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
$2,420
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$127
👥 People living there
319,069
528,706
Commute to work
31.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
25.7%
37.1%
Own their home
56.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
12.2%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | $61,970 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $171,460 | +28% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $94,080 | +19% in Sacramento |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $122,330 | +16% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $122,540 | +16% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $118,460 | +16% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $130,150 | +13% in Sacramento |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $78,630 | +13% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Riverside 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 Riverside?
About $60,129 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $94,176 in Sacramento, 4% more in Riverside.