Side-by-side
Sacramento vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Sacramento, CA61 | San Jose, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 58 |
| Affordability | 79 | 42 |
| Housing | 28 | 25 |
| Jobs | 40 | 49 |
| Safety | 50 | 72 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 67 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,285 | $5,506 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,573 | $2,516 |
| Median home value | $484,600 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $83,753 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.0% |
| Population | 524.8K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 39° | 82° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 269 | 257 |