salaryDallas is 3% 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
$1,760
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$127
👥 People living there
1,307,930
528,706
Commute to work
25.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.2%
37.1%
Own their home
42.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
16.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $171,460 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $103,390 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $74,440 | +53% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,070 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $94,080 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $61,970 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | $130,150 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $172,010 | +31% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Dallas is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,760 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $62,084 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $94,176 in Sacramento, 19% more in Sacramento.