Moving from San Jose to Sacramento?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your San Jose lifestyle in Sacramento, you'd need to earn:
$71,819/year
▼ $3,181 less than you make now
| Category | San Jose | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,819 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,414 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,453 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,041 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$3,222 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $55,689 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.4% in Sacramento
- Housing is -38.6% in Sacramento
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~89 miles
DIY Truck
$800
Container
$1,650
Full-Service
$2,500
Salary Equivalents: San Jose to Sacramento
| Your San Jose Salary | Sacramento Equivalent | Difference | Sacramento Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,502 | -$1,498 | $32,052 |
| $50,000 | $48,133 | -$1,867 | $39,248 |
| $60,000 | $57,763 | -$2,237 | $46,370 |
| $75,000 | $71,819 | -$3,181 | $55,689 |
| $100,000 | $95,984 | -$4,016 | $70,442 |
| $150,000 | $144,135 | -$5,865 | $99,322 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How San Jose and Sacramento Compare
Housing (39% cheaper in Sacramento)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Sacramento rents for $1,600/month compared to $2,559/month in San Jose. Median home prices: $525,000 in Sacramento vs $1,626,000 in San Jose.
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 3.4% lower than San Jose, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).San Jose: 110.4, Sacramento: 106.7.
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