salaryFrisco is 10% 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
$2,246
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$127
👥 People living there
219,304
528,706
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
67.5%
37.1%
Own their home
65.9%
51.7%
Below poverty line
3.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $65,943 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $94,176 in Sacramento, 72% more in Frisco.