Should you visit Cleveland or Sacramento?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cleveland or Sacramento, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Cleveland
Located on the shores of Lake Erie of the Great Lakes, Cleveland is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. As a culturally diverse and thriving metropolitan area, the city is host to a vast range of sights and activities, such as world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and golf courses as well as plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital city and one of the oldest cities in the state of California. It was founded in 1849 in the midst of the Gold Rush, and has since grown to a population of over 500,000 people. The atmosphere is more laid back than most major cities, and its heritage is rooted in the Gold Rush and Transcontinental Railroad era.
Which city is cheaper, Sacramento or Cleveland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cleveland is $106, while the average daily cost in Sacramento is $225. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cleveland and Sacramento in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cleveland can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $60, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $120.
The prices for places to stay in Sacramento can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $88, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $176.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cleveland cost around $29 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $12.
While meal prices in Sacramento can vary, the average travelers spends about $42 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Sacramento should cost around $17 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Sacramento is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cleveland $29
Sacramento $42
Typical Food prices in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee
$1.79
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Sandwich
$9.75
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Large Pizza
$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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West Side Market Food Tour:
$47
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Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour:
$65
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Ohio City Food Tour:
$70
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Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour:
$73
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Tremont Guided Food Tour with Tasting:
$246
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sacramento
For Sacramento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour:
$82
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Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour:
$85
Local Transportation
To get around in Cleveland, the average visitor spends $15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Sacramento than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $41 on transportation in Sacramento on average per day.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cleveland are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cleveland
Also for Cleveland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Departure Transfer to Cleveland Airport (CLE):
$62
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Private Arrival Transfer from Cleveland Airprot (CLE):
$62
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Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) - Departure Private Transfer:
$78
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$157
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Arrival Private Transfer:
$78
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Cleveland Airport-Hotel Ground Transfer - One Way:
$106
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Cleveland Airport - Executive Sedan/SUV Airport/Hotel Round Trip Transfer:
$261
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CLE Airport Transfer to Downtown Cleveland:
$116
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sacramento
Also for Sacramento, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Sacramento City to Sacramento Airport (SMF) - Departure Private Transfer:
$72
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Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sacramento hotel/address- RoundTrip Private Transfer:
$144
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Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sacramento hotel/address - Arrival Private Transfer:
$72
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Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Napa, CA - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$455
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Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Napa, CA - Arrival Private Transfer:
$228
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Private transfer from Sacramento to SFO:
$340
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Private Sacramento Transfer Hotel to Airport:
$150
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Private Sacramento Transfer Airport to Hotel:
$150
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Sacramento Executive Airport to Sacramento City - One Way:
$73
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Sacramento Executive Airport to Roseville City - One Way:
$144
Is it cheaper to fly into Cleveland or Sacramento?
Prices for flights to both Sacramento and Cleveland change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
In Cleveland, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $32 per person, per day.
Sightseeing expenses in Sacramento, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $15 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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60's Throwback Shopping Tour:
$375
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Casual Wine transportation tour:
$225
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Cleveland History Center General Admission Entry Ticket:
$12
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Private City Tour:
$250
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Downtown Cleveland Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour:
$24
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Private Wine Full Day Tour from Atlanta City by Luxury Vehicle:
$987
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Romantic tour in Cleveland:
$498
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Skip the Line: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi General Admission Ticket:
$14
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Spring Break GREECE Tour:
$3,700
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Stradbroke Island Adventure:
$672
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The Original Cleveland Brew Tour:
$108
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The best of Cleveland walking tour:
$498
Tours and Activities in Sacramento
For Sacramento, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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California Gold Rush: The Sacramento Grid on a Self-Guided Bicycle Audio Tour:
$8.30
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Sacramento Historic River Cruise:
$20
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Sacramento Scavenger Hunt Adventure:
$21
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Sacramento Sutter District History and Food Walking Tour:
$78
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Sacramento Urban Murals: Cycle the streets of Sacramento with an audio tour:
$5.00
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cleveland spend on average $36 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Sacramento spend on average $9.31 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Cleveland are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Cleveland
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cleveland:
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Cleveland Bar Hunt: Cleveland Climax Bar Crawl:
$12
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Brewery Tour with Tastings:
$81
Sample the Local Flavors in Sacramento
Also in Sacramento, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Sacramento Bar Hunt: Sacramento Sprint Bar Crawl:
$12
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Bk Best Wine Tasting Tours Amador County 4 Hour Chevrolet Suburban Passengers 7:
$385
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4 Hour Private Amador County Wine Tasting Tours Mercedes Sprinter Passengers Van:
$409
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Amador Wine Tour from Sacramento:
$436
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6 Hour Wine Tasting Tours Napa Valley Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passengers Van:
$625
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cleveland and Sacramento, we can see that Sacramento is more expensive. And not only is Cleveland much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cleveland would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cleveland and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sacramento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sacramento than you might in Cleveland.
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