Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 8.8% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 8% (130.2 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $68,951 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Austin | Sacramento vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 98.1 | +8.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.8 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 120.4 | +8.2% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 82.0 | +84.4% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 96.2 | +4.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 99.6 | +1.7% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Austin | $45,967 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Austin | $91,934 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Austin | $137,901 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.