salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,649
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$127
👥 People living there
427,246
528,706
Commute to work
22 min
25.3 min
College degree
55.5%
37.1%
Own their home
47.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
16%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis 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 | Minneapolis | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $94,080 | +139% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $171,460 | +66% in Sacramento |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $65,210 | -36% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $35,070 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $103,390 | +30% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | $172,010 | +29% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $104,740 | $130,150 | +24% in Sacramento |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | $81,570 | +24% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis and Sacramento cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $61,058 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $94,176 in Sacramento, 7% more in Sacramento.
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