Cost of Living in Sacramento
Median income in Sacramento is $55,000/year ($4,583/month). Here is how to budget every dollar.
Average Rent in Sacramento
$1,200
Studio
$1,500
1 Bedroom
$1,850
2 Bedrooms
Monthly Budget Breakdown: $4,583/month
How to allocate the median Sacramento income of $55,000/year after taxes.
Housing
$1,500
Food & Groceries
$460
Transportation
$380
Utilities
$200
Healthcare
$230
Entertainment
$275
Personal & Other
$230
Savings
$1,308
Total
$4,583
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Affordable Neighborhoods in Sacramento
Midtown and East Sacramento have walkable character neighborhoods
Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova offer affordable suburban family living
Oak Park is gentrifying rapidly with new restaurants and lower rents
Money-Saving Tips for Sacramento
Sacramento is significantly cheaper than the Bay Area — ideal for remote workers
RT monthly pass ($100) covers light rail and buses across the metro
Shop at WinCo, Grocery Outlet, and Sacramento farmers markets for savings
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