The Sacramento and San Francisco regions are only 90 miles apart geographically, but they are worlds apart when it comes to real estate value. For many professionals—especially those transitioning to hybrid or remote work—the move from the Bay Area to the Sacramento region has become the ultimate “lifestyle hack.”
The math is simple: you get more space, more land, and more freedom for a fraction of the cost.
At a Glance: The 2025-2026 Price Gap
Market Metric (Year-End 2025) San Francisco Sacramento
Median Home Price $1,300,000 $515,000…