Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 7.0% more expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 19% (155.6 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $70,082 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Sacramento | Miami vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 106.7 | +7.0% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 105.2 | -1.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 130.2 | +19.4% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 151.3 | -35.7% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 100.3 | +8.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 101.3 | +5.1% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Sacramento | $46,722 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Sacramento | $93,443 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Sacramento | $140,165 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.