Moving from Fresno to Sacramento?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Fresno lifestyle in Sacramento, you'd need to earn:
$79,177/year
▲ $4,177 more than you make now
| Category | Fresno | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $79,177 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,033 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,909 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,148 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$3,906 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $60,181 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +4.4% in Sacramento
- Housing is +24.0% in Sacramento
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~158 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Fresno to Sacramento
| Your Fresno Salary | Sacramento Equivalent | Difference | Sacramento Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,973 | +$1,973 | $34,668 |
| $50,000 | $52,440 | +$2,440 | $42,450 |
| $60,000 | $62,907 | +$2,907 | $50,091 |
| $75,000 | $79,177 | +$4,177 | $60,181 |
| $100,000 | $105,256 | +$5,256 | $76,102 |
| $150,000 | $157,713 | +$7,713 | $107,340 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Fresno and Sacramento Compare
Housing (24% more expensive in Sacramento)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Sacramento rents for $1,600/month compared to $1,300/month in Fresno. Median home prices: $525,000 in Sacramento vs $395,000 in Fresno.
Taxes
California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%. California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%.
Overall Cost of Living
Sacramento's overall cost of living is 4.4% higher than Fresno, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Fresno: 102.2, Sacramento: 106.7.
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