salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,120 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 301 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Sacramento?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Sacramento
| Size | West Sacramento | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,497 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,299 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,792 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,298 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,524 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Sacramento overall?
Everyday prices in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area are 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in West Sacramento
Life in West Sacramento
What jobs pay in West Sacramento
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $178,540 | 15.3% |
| Pharmacist | $172,680 | 15.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | 15.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | 15.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $161,470 | 16.9% |
| Software Developer | $139,640 | 19.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | 21.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,540 | 22.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,330 | 22.3% |
| Operations Manager | $118,460 | 23.1% |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | 24.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | 26.4% |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | 29.1% |
| Accountant | $92,110 | 29.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $81,570 | 33.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,630 | 34.8% |
| Electrician | $74,830 | 36.5% |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | 36.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $66,670 | 41.0% |
| Plumber | $65,210 | 41.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | 44.1% |
| Truck Driver | $60,810 | 45.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,940 | 54.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 | 57.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $45,930 | 59.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,230 | 61.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,100 | 71.7% |
| Cashier | $36,790 | 74.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | 77.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Sacramento?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,370 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $525,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Sacramento, CA?
Renting in West Sacramento costs a median of about $2,278 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in West Sacramento?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,120 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Sacramento cheap or expensive?
West Sacramento is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $100,503. It ranks 301st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Sacramento?
The median homeowner in West Sacramento pays $4,722 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is West Sacramento more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Sacramento?
The median home value in West Sacramento is $525,800, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
54,927 people live in West Sacramento. Numbers are typical (middle) values.