Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 15.7% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 63% (130.2 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $64,811 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Memphis | Sacramento vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 92.2 | +15.7% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.2 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 79.8 | +63.2% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 74.1 | +104.2% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 95.4 | +5.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 94.2 | +7.5% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Memphis | $43,208 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Memphis | $86,415 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Memphis | $129,623 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.