salaryOrlando is 5% 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
$1,955
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$127
👥 People living there
319,758
528,706
Commute to work
26.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
42.5%
37.1%
Own their home
39.5%
51.7%
Below poverty line
14.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $94,080 | +107% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $171,460 | +105% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $111,460 | +77% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $103,390 | +72% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $74,440 | +50% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $74,830 | +47% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $43,800 | $61,970 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | $81,570 | +34% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $63,107 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $94,176 in Sacramento, 17% more in Sacramento.