Boston, MA vs Sacramento, CA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Boston, MA = $97,593 in Sacramento, CA
Buying power is -2.4% lower in Sacramento, CA
Median Rent
$2,093 vs $1,694
-19.1% lower in Sacramento, CA
Median Income
$94,755 vs $83,753
-11.6% lower in Sacramento, CA
Home Value
$710,400 vs $484,600
-31.8% lower in Sacramento, CA
Price Level
111.6 vs 108.9
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$83,700 vs $67,800
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.5% vs 24.3%
Lower is more affordable