salaryAurora 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
$1,887
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$127
👥 People living there
179,898
528,706
Commute to work
27.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.5%
37.1%
Own their home
66.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
9.5%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $64,029 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $94,176 in Sacramento, 7% more in Aurora.