salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$127
👥 People living there
914,802
528,706
Commute to work
21.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.2%
37.1%
Own their home
44.1%
51.7%
Below poverty line
18.1%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $171,460 | +104% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $94,080 | +52% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $44,140 | $61,970 | +40% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $172,010 | +38% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $103,390 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $81,570 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 | $130,150 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $178,540 | +30% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,040 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $94,176 in Sacramento, 24% more in Sacramento.