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.
Average Moving Costs to Sacramento
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,500 mi | $3,565–$5,631 | $2,202–$3,593 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 361 mi | $2,286–$3,563 | $991–$2,091 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,789 mi | $3,044–$4,813 | $1,800–$3,093 |
| Houston, TX | 1,606 mi | $2,907–$4,601 | $1,696–$2,965 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 634 mi | $2,376–$3,728 | $1,147–$2,283 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,452 mi | $3,424–$5,434 | $2,175–$3,560 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,456 mi | $2,809–$4,445 | $1,611–$2,860 |
| San Diego, CA | 473 mi | $2,341–$3,653 | $1,055–$2,169 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,438 mi | $2,829–$4,467 | $1,601–$2,848 |
| San Jose, CA | 89 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
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
Moving to Sacramento from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,500 miles
Full-Service
$3,565–$5,631
From Los Angeles, CA
361 miles
Full-Service
$2,286–$3,563
From Chicago, IL
1,789 miles
Full-Service
$3,044–$4,813
From Houston, TX
1,606 miles
Full-Service
$2,907–$4,601
From Phoenix, AZ
634 miles
Full-Service
$2,376–$3,728
From Philadelphia, PA
2,452 miles
Full-Service
$3,424–$5,434
From San Antonio, TX
1,456 miles
Full-Service
$2,809–$4,445
From San Diego, CA
473 miles
Full-Service
$2,341–$3,653
From Dallas, TX
1,438 miles
Full-Service
$2,829–$4,467
From San Jose, CA
89 miles
Full-Service
$1,434–$2,437
From Austin, TX
1,465 miles
Full-Service
$2,857–$4,509
From Jacksonville, FL
2,321 miles
Full-Service
$3,317–$5,266