salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$127
👥 People living there
288,976
528,706
Commute to work
18.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.7%
37.1%
Own their home
63.9%
51.7%
Below poverty line
8.9%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $171,460 | +49% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $94,080 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $35,070 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $139,640 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $103,390 | +30% in Sacramento |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $65,210 | -30% in Sacramento |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $66,670 | -22% in Sacramento |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $122,330 | +21% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Sacramento cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $60,711 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $94,176 in Sacramento, 18% more in Anchorage.