salarySacramento 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
$2,279
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$127
👥 People living there
455,548
528,706
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
35.6%
37.1%
Own their home
41.2%
51.7%
Below poverty line
14.8%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $61,970 | +30% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $171,460 | +26% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $108,640 | $130,150 | +20% in Sacramento |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $139,640 | -13% in Sacramento |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $66,670 | -10% in Sacramento |
| Pharmacist | $157,440 | $172,680 | +10% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $111,460 | -9% in Sacramento |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,390 | $45,930 | +8% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $56,357 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $94,176 in Sacramento, 0% more in Long Beach.