Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
New York wins on schools, safety and walkability; Sacramento wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, income, jobs and sunshine.
| Metric | New York NY | Sacramento CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,821 | $1,779 (better) |
| Median home | $778k | $506k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 187 | 118 (better) |
| Median income | $80,483 | $87,321 (better) |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 5% (better) |
| School rating | 5.4/10 (better) | 2.1/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 5.5 (better) | 7.2 |
| Property crime / 1k | 21.2 (better) | 23.1 |
| Walk score | 89 (better) | 48 |
| Sunny days | 224 | 265 (better) |
| Summer temp | 85°F | 94°F |
| Winter temp | 34°F | 49°F |
| Rainfall | 49.5 in | 19.2 in |
| Population | 8,483,844 | 528,706 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 76 | 77 |
| % Black | 20.4% | 11.8% |
| % Hispanic | 28.5% | 29.4% |
| % Asian | 14.6% | 20.1% |
Green marks the better value in each row.