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Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 14.6% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 66% (130.2 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $65,441 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Louisville/Jefferson County | Sacramento vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 93.1 | +14.6% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.2 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 78.6 | +65.8% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 75.0 | +101.8% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 96.8 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 93.2 | +8.7% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $43,627 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $87,254 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $130,881 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.