Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 3.4% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 39% (130.2 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $77,639 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | San Jose | Sacramento vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 110.4 | -3.4% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 105.2 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 211.9 | -38.5% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 156.7 | -3.4% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 100.3 | +0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 119.3 | -15.1% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in San Jose | $51,759 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in San Jose | $103,518 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in San Jose | $155,277 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.