Cheapest Cities Near Sacramento (2026)

Sacramento has a cost of living index of 127 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI39% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $1,120/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX39% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $1,050/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS38% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $1,000/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO38% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,050/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX38% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,050/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN37% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $1,010/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS37% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $1,060/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX37% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $950/mo on rent
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Sacramento at a glance

127
COL index
100 = US avg
$2,000
1BR rent
per month
$480K
Home price
median
9.3%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Portland, ORCOL: 125Miami, FLCOL: 123Austin, TXCOL: 122Denver, COCOL: 122

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only