Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 11.7% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 48% (130.2 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $67,125 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Columbus | Sacramento vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 95.5 | +11.7% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.6 | +12.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 87.9 | +48.1% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 95.5 | +58.4% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.9 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 96.6 | +4.9% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Columbus | $44,750 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Columbus | $89,499 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Columbus | $134,249 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.