Raleigh, North Carolina vs. West Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Sacramento, California is 18.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,277 in West Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
21% more expensive in West Sacramento
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. West Sacramento, CA
Compared to Raleigh, West Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher