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Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Sacramento, California

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 18.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $137,751 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
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  18.8% higher
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  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
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  Personal
  8.2% higher
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