Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 0.8% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 13% (146.9 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $75,630 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Sacramento | Denver vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 106.7 | -0.8% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 105.2 | -4.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 130.2 | +12.8% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 151.3 | -41.9% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 100.3 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 101.3 | +4.5% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Sacramento | $50,420 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Sacramento | $100,839 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Sacramento | $151,259 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.