salaryAustin is 9% 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
$1,932
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$127
👥 People living there
979,539
528,706
Commute to work
23.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
59.6%
37.1%
Own their home
43.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
12%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $171,460 | +75% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $103,390 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $94,080 | +60% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $74,440 | +48% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $111,460 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $61,970 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $172,010 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $100,470 | $130,150 | +30% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $65,264 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $94,176 in Sacramento, 7% more in Austin.