Sacramento
USA
Updated on August 04, 2025
Overview
Sacramento is the capital city of California, located 120 km northeast of San Francisco. With approximately 500,000 inhabitants, it's a vibrant city known for its cultural diversity, historic architecture, abundant urban murals, and proximity to both the Sierra Nevada mountains and California's Central Valley.
Average cost of living€4,975.00
Quality of Life72/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€850.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,650.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,350.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,800.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,400.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€75.00
Mobile plan€60.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.75
Monthly pass€110.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.25
Leisure
Cinema ticket€16.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,200.00
Intl. primary (year)€2,500.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,200.00
sqm outside center€3,500.00
Advantages
- ✓ State capital with numerous government opportunities
- ✓ Lower cost of living than San Francisco and Los Angeles
- ✓ Rich cultural and culinary diversity
- ✓ Excellent location between mountains and coast
- ✓ Mediterranean climate with dry summers
- ✓ Vibrant arts scene with murals throughout the city
- ✓ Proximity to tourist destinations like Tahoe and Napa Valley
Disadvantages
- × Extremely hot summers (often over 100°F)
- × Car dependency for transportation
- × Fewer nightlife entertainment options than larger cities
- × Homelessness issues in some areas
- × Heavy traffic during peak hours
- × Frequent droughts and water restrictions