Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 4.9% more expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 38% (179.3 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $71,503 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Sacramento | San Diego vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 106.7 | +4.9% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 105.2 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 130.2 | +37.7% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 151.3 | +15.2% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 100.3 | -0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 101.3 | +12.3% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Sacramento | $47,669 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Sacramento | $95,337 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Sacramento | $143,006 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.