Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 4.2% more expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 16% (151.3 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $71,988 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Sacramento | Seattle vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 106.7 | +4.2% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 105.2 | -1.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 130.2 | +16.2% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 151.3 | -38.7% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 100.3 | +6.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 101.3 | +7.7% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Sacramento | $47,992 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Sacramento | $95,984 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Sacramento | $143,976 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.