salaryParadise is 6% 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
$1,532
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$127
👥 People living there
185,913
528,706
Commute to work
23.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
24.1%
37.1%
Own their home
41.9%
51.7%
Below poverty line
17.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
9.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $171,460 | +65% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $103,390 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $94,080 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $111,460 | +43% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $44,220 | $61,970 | +40% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $35,070 | +29% in Sacramento |
| Pharmacist | $136,250 | $172,680 | +27% in Sacramento |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $49,940 | +26% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $63,865 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $94,176 in Sacramento, 32% more in Sacramento.