Sacramento, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sacramento, California?
$6,810 / month
for a family, 26.1% more expensive than the national average
$4,733 / month
for a single person, 0.7% less expensive than the national average

Sacramento cost of living score
127.2
More expensive
27.2% higher
than the US average
15.1% lower
than the California average
Sacramento, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 127.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% higher than the U.S. average and 15.1% higher than the average for California.

Sacramento, CA

Housing costs in Sacramento?
A typical home costs $427,200, which is 26.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.8% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sacramento costs $1,780 per month, which is 24.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Sacramento?
To live comfortably in Sacramento, California, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $56,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sacramento?
Sacramento, California is quickly becoming a popular destination for those looking for value out of their money - with plenty of reasonably priced housing options ranging from single family homes to luxury condominiums. Additionally, groceries and transportation expenses are much lower than other US cities - making Sacramento a great choice if you need the most out of your dollar.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSacramentoCaliforniaUnited States
  127.2149.9100.0
  104.8105.1100
  104.098.3100.0
  149.3234.8100.0
  $427,200$733,500$338,100
  98.4102.4100
  121.0133.1100.0
  128.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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