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
$2,087
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$127
👥 People living there
394,432
528,706
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
33.6%
37.1%
Own their home
62.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $171,460 | +70% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $103,390 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $172,010 | +28% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $49,700 | $61,970 | +25% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $104,710 | $130,150 | +24% in Sacramento |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $78,630 | -21% in Sacramento |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $161,470 | +20% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $74,830 | +18% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Aurora 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 Aurora?
About $60,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $94,176 in Sacramento, 1% more in Aurora.