Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 9.0% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 31% (130.2 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $68,804 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Richmond | Sacramento vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 97.9 | +9.0% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.8 | +8.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 99.1 | +31.4% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 89.2 | +69.6% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.6 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 98.1 | +3.2% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Richmond | $45,870 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Richmond | $91,739 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Richmond | $137,609 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.