salaryCincinnati is 12% 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
$1,379
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$127
👥 People living there
311,224
528,706
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
41.8%
37.1%
Own their home
39.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
25.5%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $171,460 | +105% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $94,080 | +61% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $103,390 | +60% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $44,340 | $61,970 | +40% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $111,460 | +39% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $178,540 | +36% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $172,010 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $98,220 | $130,150 | +33% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $67,109 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $94,176 in Sacramento, 39% more in Sacramento.