Sacramento County, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sacramento, California?
$7,800 / month
for a family, 44.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $93,600 for the year for a family.
$4,667 / month
for a single person, 2.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $56,000 for the year for a single person.

Sacramento cost of living score
127.2
More expensive
27.2% higher
than the US average
15.1% lower
than the California average
Sacramento Califor County, 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 County, CA

Housing costs in Sacramento?
A typical home costs $489,000, which is 44.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sacramento costs $1,760 per month, which is 23.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Sacramento?
To live comfortably in Sacramento Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $93,600 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sacramento?
Living in Sacramento County, California comes with a high cost of living. According to the US average Cost of Living Index, Sacramento County has an index score of 127.2, which is 27.2 points higher than the national average of 100. This means that the cost of housing, groceries, utilities and other daily living expenses in Sacramento County are significantly higher than the national average. In terms of housing specifically, the median value for a home in Sacramento County is $489000 - nearly 68% more expensive than the US average house value of $338100.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSacramentoCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  105.7  Unlock100.0
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  167.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  98.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  127.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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