salarySacramento is 8% 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
$2,511
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$127
👥 People living there
439,418
528,706
Commute to work
29.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
48.7%
37.1%
Own their home
42.3%
51.7%
Below poverty line
13.4%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $78,630 | -36% in Sacramento |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $139,640 | -25% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $172,010 | -21% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $118,460 | -21% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $74,830 | -19% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $94,080 | -17% in Sacramento |
| Accountant | $110,730 | $92,110 | -17% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $74,440 | -17% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $55,359 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $94,176 in Sacramento, 16% more in Oakland.