Many people may not realize that there are actually advantages to launching a startup here in Sacramento over San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and other startup hubs. A key asset that Sacramento has to offer over these other hubs is a much lower cost of living.

As the chart below shows, the cost of living and doing business here is significantly lower than other startup ecosystems such as San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles. Your dollar goes further in Sacramento.

Cost of Living Index of Startup Hubs

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Source: http://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/