Sacramento, CA Cost Of Living
Sacramento's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In California
In America
What is the cost of living in Sacramento, CA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sacramento has an overall cost of living index of 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only California, Sacramento has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than California's index of 140.
The standard of living in Sacramento ranks as #4,800 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Sacramento ranks as the #1,619 most expensive place in the Golden State.
Sacramento Cost Of Living Vs. California
| Living Expense | Sacramento | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 132 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 126 | 100 | |
Sacramento, CA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Sacramento | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $361,300 | $538,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,328 | $1,586 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $65,847 | $78,672 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.5x | 6.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.24x | 0.24x | 0.2x |
Detailed Sacramento Services Costs Vs. California
| Item | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.24 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $13.93 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $20.08 | $14.67 |
Detailed Sacramento Groceries Costs Vs. California
| Item | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.05 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.31 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.66 | $2.05 |
Detailed Sacramento Health Costs Vs. California
| Item | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $24.02 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $62.28 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.79 | $2.34 |
Detailed Sacramento Transportation Costs Vs. California
| Item | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.2 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $17.03 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.52 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $148.5 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $194.75 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $94.8 | $99.13 |
Detailed Sacramento Utilities Costs Vs. California
| Item | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.24 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $51.87 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $192.37 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $186.51 | $175.64 |
Sacramento SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sacramento
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 93,719 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 87,665 | 117 | 1.0x |
| Folsom, CA | 79,584 | 144 | 1.2x |
| Davis, CA | 68,640 | 159 | 1.3x |
| West Sacramento, CA | 53,574 | 121 | 1.0x |
| Florin, CA | 48,839 | 109 | 0.9x |
| Antelope, CA | 48,468 | 125 | 1.0x |
| Vineyard, CA | 39,800 | 134 | 1.1x |
| Orangevale, CA | 35,030 | 131 | 1.1x |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 30,882 | 134 | 1.1x |
