salaryColorado Springs is 6% 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
$1,901
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$127
👥 People living there
487,887
528,706
Commute to work
22.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
42.7%
37.1%
Own their home
60.9%
51.7%
Below poverty line
9%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $171,460 | +78% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $103,390 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $178,540 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $94,080 | +49% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $94,840 | $130,150 | +37% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $45,730 | $61,970 | +36% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,950 | $172,010 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $74,440 | +30% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $63,553 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $94,176 in Sacramento, 3% more in Sacramento.
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