salarySacramento is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,152
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$166
👥 People living there
528,706
230,221
Commute to work
25.3 min
34.1 min
College degree
37.1%
39.8%
Own their home
51.7%
71.8%
Below poverty line
13.9%
7.4%
Unemployment
6.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $62,278 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 29% more in Santa Clarita.
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