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Moving to Sacramento, CA

City Overview

Cost of Living

107

Avg Temperature

50°–74°F

State Income Tax

13.3%

Population

525K

The state capital has emerged as a farm-to-fork dining destination with tree-lined streets and a revitalized downtown. More affordable than the Bay Area, it draws people looking for California living without the sticker shock.

MidtownEast SacramentoLand ParkCurtis ParkOak Park

Average Moving Costs to Sacramento

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY2,500 mi$3,565$5,631$2,202$3,593
Los Angeles, CA361 mi$2,286$3,563$991$2,091
Chicago, IL1,789 mi$3,044$4,813$1,800$3,093
Houston, TX1,606 mi$2,907$4,601$1,696$2,965
Phoenix, AZ634 mi$2,376$3,728$1,147$2,283
Philadelphia, PA2,452 mi$3,424$5,434$2,175$3,560
San Antonio, TX1,456 mi$2,809$4,445$1,611$2,860
San Diego, CA473 mi$2,341$3,653$1,055$2,169
Dallas, TX1,438 mi$2,829$4,467$1,601$2,848
San Jose, CA89 mi$1,434$2,437$231$639

Neighborhoods in Sacramento

Midtown

A popular neighborhood in Sacramento, CA for newcomers and residents alike.

East Sacramento

A popular neighborhood in Sacramento, CA for newcomers and residents alike.

Land Park

A popular neighborhood in Sacramento, CA for newcomers and residents alike.

Curtis Park

A popular neighborhood in Sacramento, CA for newcomers and residents alike.

Oak Park

A popular neighborhood in Sacramento, CA for newcomers and residents alike.

Cost of Living in Sacramento

107

Cost of Living Index

7% above the national average of 100

Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.

Avg 1BR Rent

$1,600/mo

Avg 2BR Rent

$2,000/mo

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