Quick answer
Overall prices in the Chicago, IL metro were 103.6 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Chicago is 2.9% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 14% (112.0 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Chicago buys about what $77,226 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Chicago | Sacramento | Chicago vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.6 | 106.7 | -2.9% |
| Goods | 107.3 | 105.2 | +2.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 112.0 | 130.2 | -14.0% |
| Utilities | 83.6 | 151.3 | -44.8% |
| Other services | 100.5 | 100.3 | +0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.4 | 101.3 | +4.1% |
| $50,000 in Chicago equals in Sacramento | $51,484 | ||
| $100,000 in Chicago equals in Sacramento | $102,968 | ||
| $150,000 in Chicago equals in Sacramento | $154,452 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.