Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 5.5% more expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 14% (148.6 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $71,074 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Sacramento | New York vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 106.7 | +5.5% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 105.2 | +4.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 130.2 | +14.1% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 151.3 | -16.0% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 100.3 | +5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 101.3 | +12.0% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Sacramento | $47,382 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Sacramento | $94,765 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Sacramento | $142,147 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.