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What it takes to live in Sac

What is Sacramento’s cost of living really like?

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Can you put a price on beauty like this? | Photo by @teddymorrow
With Sacramento constantly growing and undertaking multiple high-profile developments this year, we figured it was time to talk about the cost of planting some roots in the City of Trees.

The median household income in Sacramento County is $84,010 according to the US Census Bureau. State-wise, California is No. 6 in the country for median income at ~$84,000 per household.

A chart showing the cost of living breakdown in Sacramento, CA

The overall cost of living in Sac is higher than the national average.

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The overall cost of living in Sacramento is higher than the national average, but lower than the rest of the state.

In Sacramento, the cost of healthcare is higher compared to other parts of the state and the rest of the US. The cost of groceries, housing, and transportation in the city have lower average costs than other cities in California, but higher than the country overall.

Breaking down the numbers

Hypothetically speaking, if you live in a household that brings in $50,000 annually – according to experts — you shouldn’t spend more than 30% of your monthly gross income on rent and utilities. Don’t worry, we did the math for you — your max monthly budget would be $1,250. The average monthly rent for an apartment in Sac is $1,850 — putting you over budget.

Take a look at the chart below to see how Sac’s cost of living compares to that of San Diego.

A chart comparing the cost of living between Sacramento and San Diego

Sacramento has more affordable food and groceries than San Diego.

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Interested in seeing Sac’s cost of living compared to cities in other states? We played around on NerdWallet‘s cost of living calculator, where you can put in any city along with your current pre-tax household income to find out what other cities you could actually afford to live in.

We took a look at the cost of living in Sac compared to San Diego. Here’s what we found:
  • The cost of living is 22% higher in San Diego.
  • To maintain our standard of living, we would need to bring in $61,093 to our San Diego household.
  • The median cost for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,874, which is $578 more than Sacramento.
Sac also has entities such as the 2-1-1 Sacramento + other government-funded programs to help develop more affordable units.

There are also a number of local development firms working on apartments seemingly all the time — from the 660 J Street Renovation in Downtown to the affordable housing development from the Capitol Area Development Authority at 1322 O Street.
Events
Friday, Jan. 5
  • TITVN | Friday, Jan. 5 | 6-11 p.m. | The Mosaic, 281 Iron Point Rd., Ste. 291, Folsom | $10 | Join this local metal band for its album release party, featuring special guests Reminitions, Dreaming Of A Day, ERVSED, and In Chaos.
  • Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptors | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $34+ | Light the Beam against Canada’s NBA team, eh?
  • Swing Dancing | Friday, Jan. 5 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Spotlight Ballroom, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 150, West Sacramento | $10 | Enjoy a night of song and dance with a lesson to kick off the festivities.
Saturday, Jan. 6
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Woodland Library, 250 First St., Woodland | Snag a great deal on some new reading material.
  • Brazilian Capoeira Angola Classes | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Sacramento | Free | Be sure to register in advance for this whole-body workout class.
Sunday, Jan. 7
  • Rob Ely Tribute to Elvis | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 7 p.m. | Hard Rock Live Sacramento, 3317 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | $28.50+ | Check out one of Northern California’s premiere Elvis impersonators at this tribute show.
  • S’mores & Stouts | Sunday, Jan. 14-Sunday, Feb. 25 | 12-10 p.m. | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Snag a make-your-own s’mores kit, set up at a fire pit with friends + get roasting.
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Eat

How to Thrive in the new year

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Never wait in line at a supermarket again with a Thrive Market membership. | Photo by Thrive Market
Our suggestions on how to thrive in 2024:
  1. Try a new hobby.
  2. Find a fun way to move.
  3. Go organic with groceries.
And Thrive Market can help you out with No. 3.

For a limited time, join Thrive Market and get 30% off your purchase + a free gift up to $60, plus:
  • Access to wholesale pricing (products are up to 30% off traditional grocery stores)
  • Free two-day shipping with orders $49+
  • All organic or non-GMO food
  • Guaranteed price matching and more
Join Thrive Market
News Notes
Civic
  • Davis city officials are asking for the public’s input on what kind of lights they would like to see downtown. The options include LED bulbs strung through trees, lights hung from poles, and laser beams projecting light onto trees. Vote now. (CBS 13)
Sports
  • Firefighters and police officers from Sacramento are set to clash on Saturday, Jan. 27, in the Pig Bowl Guns and Hoses charity football game. This will be the event’s 50th year, with tickets starting at $10. (FOX40)
Closing
  • Famous Footwear is closing its doors at 1872 Arden Way at the end of the month. City documents submitted in December show that Daiso — a Japanese discount store — is set to take over the space, though no opening date has been announced. (Sac Biz Journal)
Shop
  • The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will make a stop in Sacramento tomorrow at Arden Fair Mall, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise + treats, including shirts, lunchboxes, cookie sets, and more. (FOX40)
Trending
  • Think you’re excited for superhero Daredevil to make his return in Marvel Studios’ “Echo?” Not as much as Folsom Mayor Mike Kozlowski, who claims to own all but 24 of the 800+ issues starring the Man Without Fear. Kozlowski also owns the issue with Echo’s first appearance, May 1999’s Daredevil Vol. 2, No. 9. (ABC 10)
Real Estate
  • The former home of Placerville Biergarten is now up for sale. Located at 696 Main St., the 1,200-sqft space comes with an upstairs apartment, transferable liquor license, and is listed at $1.09 million. (Sac Biz Journal)
Finance
Travel
 
Drink

Don’t mock it till you try it

Five places to get mocktails in Sacramento

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Spice up your beverage choice with a signature nonalcoholic mixed drink. | Photo by SACtoday staff
Whether you’re practicing Dry January or just looking for something tasty + nonalcoholic to sip on, we’ve got five different spots for you to snag a mocktail and get sipping.

KC Kombucha, 3326 Broadway
Try flavors like Blueberry Mint and Pineapple Ginger — then snag a growler of your favorite to take home. These also make excellent mixers for an at-home mocktail.

Bottle & Barlow, 1120 R St.
Check out the Island Boy Mule — which combines flavors of lime + pineapple with pandan — and get a fresh haircut while you’re there.

Iron Horse Tavern, 1800 15th St.
Come for the Guava Have It — made with guava, lemon, OJ, soda, and syrup — and stay for the mac + cheese bar.
Two more tasty options
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The product you’re most curious to try from Six & Main’s mocktail guide — featuring mixers, sparkling teas, and botanical syrups.
 
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From the editor
That story about the Folsom mayor has me wanting to switch my comic collection from digital to physical, starting with X-Men’s Krakoa era (also known as the best set of books Marvel has released since Superior Spider-Man).
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