Cost of Living in Sacramento
Summary of cost of living in Sacramento, CA, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,916.3, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,371.8, excluding rent.
- Sacramento is 8.8% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sacramento is, on average, 34.1% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $21.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $87.45 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $12.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $8.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.23 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.93 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.89 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.28 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.71 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.05 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $5.75 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $6.89 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $7.91 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $8.28 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.28 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.90 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.00 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.81 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.70 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.48 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.47 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.67 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.30 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.65 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.60 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $11.71 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $100.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $4.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.03 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $25.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.49 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,998.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27,642.36 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $285.82 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $57.83 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $66.58 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $41.44 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $40.62 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $17.25 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,496.73 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $19,301.25 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $62.39 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $46.68 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $93.10 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $129.04 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,086.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,540.91 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $3,297.73 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,547.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $442.73 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $323.97 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,640.97 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.19 | |
Prices in Sacramento, California
This city had 665 entries in the past 12 months by 41 different contributors.
Last update: 19 July 2026
Last update: 19 July 2026
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The prices here are much higher than what's available. It's not at all cheap to live here but an average sized 1 bedroom in the centre of the city (downtown/midtown) goes for in between $1600 and $1800 (more on the lower end).
If one is at a sports event or movie, it can easily cost $3.99 to $4.99.