Irvine, CA vs Sacramento, CA
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Irvine, CA = $96,720 in Sacramento, CA
Buying power is -3.3% lower in Sacramento, CA
Median Rent
$2,893 vs $1,694
-41.4% lower in Sacramento, CA
Median Income
$129,647 vs $83,753
-35.4% lower in Sacramento, CA
Home Value
$1,115,400 vs $484,600
-56.6% lower in Sacramento, CA
Price Level
112.6 vs 108.9
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$115,700 vs $67,800
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.8% vs 24.3%
Lower is more affordable