Sacramento, California has an overall cost of living index of 109.1, which is 9.1 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,779 per month, while the typical home is valued around $506,300. Households earn a median of $87,321 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 52. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$87,321
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,779
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$506,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
109.1
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,748
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,832
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,255
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,002
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
109.1
Goods
104.9
Rents / Housing
133.4
Services
138.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $149,340 |
| Registered Nurse | $163,020 |
| Elementary Teacher | $87,840 |
| Electrician | $81,750 |
| Accountant | $94,200 |
| Plumber | $74,420 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $343,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $128,770 |
| Operations Manager | $140,620 |
| Market Research Analyst | $89,290 |
| Health Services Manager | $159,880 |
| Truck Driver | $60,880 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
528,706
Latest estimate
Median Age
36 yrs
Census ACS
52.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
27
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,587
Per month
Avg Home Value
$468,507
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 95660 | — | $1,473 | $304,200 |
| ZIP 95673 | — | $1,654 | $390,700 |
| ZIP 95758 | — | $2,063 | $503,100 |
| ZIP 95811 | — | $1,463 | $629,700 |
| ZIP 95814 | — | $1,195 | $619,200 |
| ZIP 95815 | — | $1,372 | $270,900 |
| ZIP 95816 | — | $1,521 | $743,500 |
| ZIP 95817 | — | $1,401 | $455,300 |
| ZIP 95818 | — | $1,469 | $731,200 |
| ZIP 95819 | — | $1,934 | $689,500 |
Showing top 10 of 27 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
10
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.6%
Sacramento has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 109.1. The US national average is 100, so Sacramento is 9.1 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Sacramento is $1,779 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Sacramento is $87,321 per year.
The median home value in Sacramento is $506,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Sacramento has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
