What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to San Bernardino, California?

Childcare is 23% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to San Bernardino, California?

A salary of $94,000 in San Bernardino, California should increase to $104,387 in Sacramento, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN BERNARDINO vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

San Bernardino, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 11.1% more expensive than San Bernardino, California.

You would need a salary of $104,387 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Bernardino, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than San Bernardino, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
23% more expensive in Sacramento
than in San Bernardino, California

San Bernardino, CA vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to San Bernardino, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

8.7% higher

Health

20.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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San Bernardino, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Bernardino, CA vs. Sacramento, CA

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