salaryAtlanta is 7% cheaperBased 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
$1,999
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$127
👥 People living there
505,268
528,706
Commute to work
26.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
59.2%
37.1%
Own their home
46.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
16.9%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $94,080 | +99% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $35,070 | +90% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $111,460 | +83% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $171,460 | +71% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $130,150 | +48% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $74,440 | +47% in Sacramento |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $161,470 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $103,390 | +35% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $63,965 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $94,176 in Sacramento, 2% more in Sacramento.