salarySacramento is 4% 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
$2,591
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,138
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$100,540
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$503,700
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,349
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$127
👥 People living there
211,666
528,706
Commute to work
35.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
17.8%
37.1%
Own their home
63.3%
51.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
7.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moreno Valley or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Moreno Valley?
About $57,805 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Moreno Valley or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $100,540 in Moreno Valley and $94,176 in Sacramento, 7% more in Moreno Valley.
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