salaryDetroit 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
$1,347
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$127
👥 People living there
638,530
528,706
Commute to work
24.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
18.1%
37.1%
Own their home
50.3%
51.7%
Below poverty line
32.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
14%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,280 | $171,460 | +76% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,210 | $103,390 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $61,970 | +57% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $62,730 | $94,080 | +50% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $122,540 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $111,460 | +42% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $92,550 | $130,150 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $134,980 | $178,540 | +32% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $63,812 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $94,176 in Sacramento, 54% more in Sacramento.