Pekin, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 61.3% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,955 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Pekin, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher