Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 1.2% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 4% (125.1 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $75,889 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Sacramento | Portland vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 106.7 | -1.2% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 105.2 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 130.2 | -3.9% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 151.3 | -29.3% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 100.3 | -0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 101.3 | -2.5% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Sacramento | $50,592 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Sacramento | $101,185 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Sacramento | $151,777 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.