salarySacramento is 4% 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
$2,987
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$127
👥 People living there
195,240
528,706
Commute to work
28.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
49%
37.1%
Own their home
55.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
7.8%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $57,805 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $94,176 in Sacramento, 38% more in Huntington Beach.
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