salarySacramento is 8% 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
$3,180
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$127
👥 People living there
228,295
528,706
Commute to work
30.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
63.9%
37.1%
Own their home
60.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
5.2%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $78,630 | -36% in Sacramento |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $139,640 | -25% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $172,010 | -21% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $118,460 | -21% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $74,830 | -19% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $94,080 | -17% in Sacramento |
| Accountant | $110,730 | $92,110 | -17% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $74,440 | -17% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $55,359 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $94,176 in Sacramento, 108% more in Fremont.