salaryRichmond 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
$1,644
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$127
👥 People living there
229,359
528,706
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
45.6%
37.1%
Own their home
43.5%
51.7%
Below poverty line
18.2%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $171,460 | +83% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $111,460 | +78% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,290 | $103,390 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $94,080 | +55% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $74,440 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $91,300 | $130,150 | +43% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $44,490 | $61,970 | +39% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,820 | $172,010 | +35% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $65,403 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $94,176 in Sacramento, 26% more in Sacramento.