Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 12.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 81% (130.2 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $66,563 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Pittsburgh | Sacramento vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 94.7 | +12.7% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 100.7 | +4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 72.0 | +80.9% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 107.7 | +40.5% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 97.7 | +2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 92.4 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Pittsburgh | $44,376 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Pittsburgh | $88,751 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Pittsburgh | $133,127 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.