Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 3.1% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 7% (121.2 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $77,435 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Sacramento | Phoenix vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 106.7 | -3.1% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 105.2 | -9.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 130.2 | -6.9% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 151.3 | -38.3% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 100.3 | +3.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 101.3 | +4.4% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Sacramento | $51,623 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Sacramento | $103,246 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Sacramento | $154,870 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.