Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 8.4% more expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 50% (194.7 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $69,199 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 Francisco | Sacramento | San Francisco vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 106.7 | +8.4% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 105.2 | +3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 130.2 | +49.5% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 151.3 | +14.1% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 100.3 | +5.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 101.3 | +17.6% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Sacramento | $46,132 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Sacramento | $92,265 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Sacramento | $138,397 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.