salaryMemphis is 16% 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
$1,399
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$127
👥 People living there
618,980
528,706
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
28%
37.1%
Own their home
44.9%
51.7%
Below poverty line
23.1%
13.9%
Unemployment
8.3%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 | $171,460 | +110% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,510 | $103,390 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $39,260 | $61,970 | +58% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $122,540 | +56% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $62,910 | $94,080 | +50% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $75,410 | $111,460 | +48% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $74,440 | +47% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $35,070 | +43% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $69,432 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $94,176 in Sacramento, 41% more in Sacramento.