Moving from St. Louis to Sacramento?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Sacramento, you'd need to earn:
$86,833/year
▲ $11,833 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $86,833 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$10,717 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,384 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,259 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$4,618 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $64,855 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +12.2% in Sacramento
- Housing is +64.8% in Sacramento
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $168/year in taxes in Sacramento
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,682 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Sacramento
| Your St. Louis Salary | Sacramento Equivalent | Difference | Sacramento Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $44,365 | +$4,365 | $36,446 |
| $50,000 | $55,729 | +$5,729 | $44,895 |
| $60,000 | $68,111 | +$8,111 | $53,393 |
| $75,000 | $86,833 | +$11,833 | $64,855 |
| $100,000 | $116,979 | +$16,979 | $83,259 |
| $150,000 | $177,871 | +$27,871 | $119,353 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Sacramento Compare
Housing (65% more expensive in Sacramento)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Sacramento rents for $1,600/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $525,000 in Sacramento vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Sacramento would cost you about $168/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Sacramento's overall cost of living is 12.2% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Sacramento: 106.7.
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