salarySacramento is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,152
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$109
👥 People living there
528,706
754,195
Commute to work
25.3 min
26 min
College degree
37.1%
68.4%
Own their home
51.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
13.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sacramento | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | $57,280 | +63% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $65,210 | $95,230 | +46% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $74,830 | $101,780 | +36% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,630 | $102,170 | +30% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $128,260 | -25% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $118,460 | $146,030 | +23% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $36,790 | $44,210 | +20% in Seattle |
| HVAC Technician | $66,670 | $80,100 | +20% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $62,510 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Seattle?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $133,583 in Seattle, 30% more in Seattle.