salaryMesa is 3% 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
$1,826
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$127
👥 People living there
511,764
528,706
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
32.5%
37.1%
Own their home
64.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
10.3%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $103,390 | +75% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $171,460 | +70% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $94,080 | +52% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $130,150 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $61,970 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $178,540 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $111,460 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $172,010 | +26% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $61,948 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $94,176 in Sacramento, 5% more in Sacramento.