salaryCleveland is 14% 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
$1,277
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$127
👥 People living there
366,097
528,706
Commute to work
22.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
22.4%
37.1%
Own their home
41.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
30.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $171,460 | +104% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $94,080 | +50% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $43,830 | $61,970 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $111,460 | +39% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $122,540 | +38% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 | $130,150 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $103,390 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $178,540 | +33% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $68,143 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $94,176 in Sacramento, 53% more in Sacramento.