Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 6.0% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 27% (94.7 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $79,765 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Sacramento | Detroit vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 106.7 | -6.0% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 105.2 | -6.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 130.2 | -27.3% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 151.3 | -29.3% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 100.3 | +2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 101.3 | -0.7% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Sacramento | $53,177 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Sacramento | $106,353 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Sacramento | $159,530 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.