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
$1,874
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$98,056
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$581,500
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,743
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$106
$127
👥 People living there
641,165
528,706
Commute to work
24.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
53.8%
37.1%
Own their home
52%
51.7%
Below poverty line
12.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Portland | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $35,070 | -36% in Sacramento |
| Plumber | $101,010 | $65,210 | -35% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $171,460 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $105,090 | $74,830 | -29% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | $103,390 | +26% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $106,280 | $130,150 | +22% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $155,330 | $178,540 | +15% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | $111,460 | +15% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Portland 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 Portland?
About $60,711 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Portland or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $98,056 in Portland and $94,176 in Sacramento, 4% more in Portland.