This index compares the relative cost of living in different
locations. Using the United States as the base location (i.e. a value of 100), an index value of 120 means
that the cost of living in that particular community is 20 percent higher than in the base location; a value
of 94 indicates a more affordable location.
Location
Cost of Living Index
United States
100
Minneapolis, MN
107
Carson City NV
108
Portland, OR
108
New Haven, CT
109
Baltimore, MD
110
Madera, CA
111
Modesto, CA
112
Reno, NV
115
Stockton, CA
118
Ontario, CA
118
Sacramento, CA
119
Seattle, WA
122
Boston, MA
126
San Diego, CA
144
Los Angeles, CA
151
San Jose, CA
181
Kapaa, HI
215
Source: Sperling's BestPlaces
(www.bestplaces.net
), October 2007 data; the total of all cost of living categories is weighted as follows: 30% housing, 15% groceries, 10% transportation, 6% utilities, 7% health care, and 32% miscellaneous (clothing, services, entertainment); state and local taxes are not included. (as of May 2008)
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