salaryCharlotte is 10% 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
$1,881
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$127
👥 People living there
903,844
528,706
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
48%
37.1%
Own their home
51%
51.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $94,080 | +143% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $171,460 | +89% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $111,460 | +76% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $103,390 | +76% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $74,440 | +46% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | $61,970 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $172,010 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $102,370 | $130,150 | +27% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $65,746 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $94,176 in Sacramento, 6% more in Sacramento.