Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 1.5% more expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 14% (148.4 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $73,894 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Sacramento | Boston vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 106.7 | +1.5% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 105.2 | -5.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 130.2 | +14.0% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 151.3 | -1.7% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 100.3 | +3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 101.3 | +6.3% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Sacramento | $49,263 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Sacramento | $98,526 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Sacramento | $147,789 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.