Cities Similar to Sacramento, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Sacramento, CA
1. Denver, CO
715,522 people · West
COL Index
110.0
Home value
$513K
Rent estimate
$1,840/mo
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Compare →2. Colorado Springs, CO
478,961 people · West
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$415K
Rent estimate
$1,520/mo
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Compare →3. Henderson, NV
317,610 people · West
COL Index
109.0
Home value
$436K
Rent estimate
$1,660/mo
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Compare →4. Las Vegas, NV
656,274 people · West
COL Index
109.0
Home value
$377K
Rent estimate
$1,410/mo
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Compare →5. Reno, NV
264,165 people · West
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$450K
Rent estimate
$1,490/mo
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Compare →6. Riverside, CA
314,998 people · West
COL Index
117.0
Home value
$621K
Rent estimate
$1,940/mo
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Compare →7. San Bernardino, CA
222,101 people · West
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$448K
Rent estimate
$1,670/mo
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Compare →8. Stockton, CA
310,496 people · West
COL Index
115.0
Home value
$400K
Rent estimate
$1,230/mo
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Compare →9. North Las Vegas, NV
262,527 people · West
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$387K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
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Compare →10. Boise, ID
235,684 people · West
COL Index
106.0
Home value
$504K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Sacramento
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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