United States
Cost of Living in Sacramento, CA
Monthly Total
$3,909
$68,408
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,854
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$69
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,854
$32,445
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$383
$6,703
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$248
$4,340
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$341
$5,968
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$376
$6,580
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$77
$1,348
Monthly Total
$3,909
$68,408
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