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
$2,666
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$127
👥 People living there
236,254
528,706
Commute to work
26.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
77.1%
37.1%
Own their home
41.3%
51.7%
Below poverty line
7.4%
13.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $171,460 | +67% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $94,080 | +40% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $46,640 | $61,970 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $111,460 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $103,390 | +30% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $101,780 | $130,150 | +28% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,840 | $172,010 | +28% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $118,460 | -24% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Arlington 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 Arlington?
About $58,780 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $94,176 in Sacramento, 63% more in Arlington.