Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 13.6% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 64% (130.2 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $66,038 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Cleveland | Sacramento vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 93.9 | +13.6% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.6 | +12.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 79.4 | +63.9% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 96.0 | +57.6% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.9 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 92.6 | +9.4% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Cleveland | $44,025 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Cleveland | $88,050 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Cleveland | $132,075 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.