Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 6.5% more expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 31% (170.4 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $70,446 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Sacramento | Los Angeles vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 106.7 | +6.5% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 105.2 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 130.2 | +30.9% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 151.3 | +4.8% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 100.3 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 101.3 | +11.9% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Sacramento | $46,964 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Sacramento | $93,928 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Sacramento | $140,892 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.