salaryKansas City is 15% 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
$1,535
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$127
👥 People living there
510,612
528,706
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.4%
37.1%
Own their home
55.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
14.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $171,460 | +106% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $111,460 | +77% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $103,390 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $94,080 | +55% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $45,300 | $61,970 | +37% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $178,540 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $122,540 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $98,860 | $130,150 | +32% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $69,159 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $94,176 in Sacramento, 21% more in Sacramento.
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