Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 7.5% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 20% (104.5 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $81,115 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Sacramento | Houston vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 106.7 | -7.5% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 105.2 | -4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 130.2 | -19.7% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 151.3 | -37.0% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 100.3 | -4.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 101.3 | -1.8% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Sacramento | $54,076 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Sacramento | $108,153 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Sacramento | $162,229 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.