Moving to Sacramento, CA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

State capital. Cheaper than Bay Area, close enough to drive there. Trees everywhere.

• Population: 524,943
• Median 2BR rent: $2,300/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,100-$3,500
• Popular neighborhoods: Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park, Folsom

Strong Bay Area exodus has pushed prices up but still way under SF.

Climate: Hot dry summers, mild rainy winters.

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