Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 3.9% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 13% (113.1 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $78,010 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Sacramento | Philadelphia vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 106.7 | -3.9% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 105.2 | -7.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 130.2 | -13.1% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 151.3 | -24.4% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 100.3 | +2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 101.3 | +5.1% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Sacramento | $52,007 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Sacramento | $104,013 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Sacramento | $156,020 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.