salaryRaleigh is 9% 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
$1,822
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$127
👥 People living there
481,031
528,706
Commute to work
23 min
25.3 min
College degree
54%
37.1%
Own their home
50.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $94,080 | +106% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $171,460 | +102% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $103,390 | +72% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $111,460 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $74,440 | +46% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $178,540 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $46,160 | $61,970 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,150 | $172,010 | +34% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $65,204 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $94,176 in Sacramento, 2% more in Sacramento.