Looking for a fresh start in a new Sacramento neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 163
-32%
Cost of Living Index 94 vs 139
32% lower than Sacramento
Population 188
-29%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 139
29% lower than Sacramento
Population 231
-24%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 139
24% lower than Sacramento
Population 430
-24%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 139
24% lower than Sacramento
Population 234
-23%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 139
23% lower than Sacramento
Population 903
-22%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 139
22% lower than Sacramento
Population 5,107
-21%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 139
21% lower than Sacramento
Population 4,113
-20%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 139
20% lower than Sacramento
Population 1,024
-20%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 139
20% lower than Sacramento
Population 4,216
-18%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 139
18% lower than Sacramento
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