Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 8.7% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 26% (130.2 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $69,014 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Raleigh | Sacramento vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 98.2 | +8.7% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.6 | +8.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 103.5 | +25.9% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 89.0 | +70.1% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.2 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 97.0 | +4.4% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Raleigh | $46,010 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Raleigh | $92,019 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Raleigh | $138,029 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.