salaryColumbus is 19% 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
$1,314
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$127
👥 People living there
203,711
528,706
Commute to work
20.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
30.5%
37.1%
Own their home
50.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
19%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $111,460 | +123% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $171,460 | +108% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $94,080 | +93% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $61,970 | +72% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $178,540 | +71% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $35,070 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $103,390 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $130,150 | +68% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $71,674 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $94,176 in Sacramento, 33% more in Sacramento.