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
$3,112
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,480
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$104,986
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$731,700
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,456
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$127
👥 People living there
666,442
528,706
Commute to work
30.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
54.9%
37.1%
Own their home
35.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
16.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boston | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $106,180 | $171,460 | +61% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $78,180 | $111,460 | +43% in Sacramento |
| Plumber | $96,760 | $65,210 | -33% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $73,990 | $94,080 | +27% in Sacramento |
| Pharmacist | $139,660 | $172,680 | +24% in Sacramento |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,390 | $78,630 | -23% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $50,740 | $61,970 | +22% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $107,670 | $130,150 | +21% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Boston 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 Boston?
About $59,116 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Boston or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $104,986 in Boston and $94,176 in Sacramento, 11% more in Boston.