salaryProvidence 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
$1,964
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$127
👥 People living there
191,767
528,706
Commute to work
25 min
25.3 min
College degree
34.6%
37.1%
Own their home
41.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
20.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
8.2%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence 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 | Providence | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $171,460 | +72% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $111,460 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $94,080 | +42% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $122,540 | +37% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $133,000 | $178,540 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Pharmacist | $130,840 | $172,680 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $47,020 | $61,970 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $99,310 | $130,150 | +31% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $62,887 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $94,176 in Sacramento, 22% more in Sacramento.