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 4,966.7$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,406.7$, excluding rent.
- Sacramento is 21.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sacramento is, on average, 55.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.38 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.50 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.86 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.64 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.18 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.87 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.17 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.95 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.99 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.77 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.86 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.33 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.95 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.85 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.72 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.73 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.52 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.66 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.60 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.69 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.66 $ | |
| 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) | 1.24 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,998.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,581.35 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 339.61 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 61.95 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 76.78 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 48.45 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 39.44 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.62 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,470.58 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 20,490.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 58.31 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 46.68 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.73 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 129.04 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,045.29 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,611.76 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,382.69 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,717.33 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 474.55 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 337.67 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,636.89 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.34 | |
Prices in Sacramento, California
This city had 631 entries in the past 12 months by 41 different contributors.
Last update: 17 April 2026
Last update: 17 April 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.