California is one of the United States’ most desirable states for its warm weather, glamourised lifestyle and prosperous metropolitan hubs. For many looking at moving to California, the price of San Francisco and Los Angeles are too costly to bear, but Sacramento should be considered a cost-effective option that offers a modern luxury lifestyle with almost all the features of either other metropolitan city. Home to just over 500,000 residents within Sacramento city and a further 1 million in surrounding counties, the city continues to prove it has far more appeal than just the cheaper cost of living. If you are looking for impressive gastronomic options, great weather, water-sports and outdoor activities, a welcoming diverse community, beautiful architecture and a strong real estate market, look no further than Sacramento. Check out our list below of the reasons you should choose Sacramento for your future home. 

Portland is the most influential city in the state of Oregon. Whilst the city of Salem hosts the state Capitol, Portland is significantly more populous and attracts international workers to the city’s largest companies. Portland is the strategic headquarters of Intel, Nike, IBM, Columbia Sportswear and many more household names. People from all over Oregon, the wider US and even globally, are drawn to Portland for its positive energy, innovative business opportunities, verdancy and its cultural atmosphere. 

Baltimore was aptly named Charm City in the 1970s for its eclectic mix of historic architecture. From the elegant brownstone townhouses to the harbour warehouse conversions, the monuments and museums to the über-modern, Baltimore has a characterful architectural milieu that effortlessly impresses the city’s visitors.

San Francisco’s booming economy has created a highly desirable real estate market in the city. Glamorous high-rise condos top 5-star luxury hotels, sprawling mansions on its outskirts belong to tech giants that blossomed with the city’s revolution and the historical townhouses have vastly appreciated in value. The real estate market is thriving . 

Sacramento, California has a thriving restaurant scene, supported by its championing of sustainable farming practices. Many of the city’s top restaurants employ a farm-to-table approach to cooking, with organic quality and sustainability of ingredients prioritised by the kitchens. The city’s fertile central California location gives the restaurants ample opportunity to support local growers and the city’s love for farmer’s markets helps to develop this contact between chefs and producers. Sacramento is also recognised for its myriad of cuisines on offer with restaurants drawing inspiration from their respective heritages or utilising fusion cooking with great finesse. From Latin American to East Asian flavours and everything in between, Sacramento has a wealth of dining opportunities to explore. Check out our list of the top 10 restaurants to visit next time you’re in Sacramento, California.