So you got the job or you found a cheaper town, and now the house is the loose end. First thing I would do is figure out whether you are selling or keeping it, because everything else follows from that. If you are selling, talk to a couple of local real estate people before you do anything cosmetic. Ask them what the house needs and what it does not. Sacramento County has a lot of older neighborhoods where the answer is different street by street, and an agent who works your area will know that better than anyone.
If you are thinking about renting it out instead of selling, that is a real decision, not a fallback. Being a landlord from another town means you need someone here who can handle a broken water heater on a Sunday. Some people hire a property manager and accept the cut. Some people keep a handyman and a bookkeeper and do it themselves. That depends on your temperament and your cash cushion. Either way, run the numbers honestly, including what you would pay for repairs and vacancies, not just the rent you hope to get.
There are tax questions that come with either path. Whether you sell or rent, the way the gain or the rental income gets treated depends on your situation, and I would not guess at it. Talk to a CPA before you sign anything. Same with the mortgage. If you have a loan on the place, read what it says about occupancy and renting. Call your lender and ask directly. Do not assume.
If you are behind on payments or worried about affording the move, reach out to a HUD-approved housing counselor early. They are free or low cost and they will tell you what your options actually are. The county also has resources, and it is worth a call to see what applies to you. Do not wait until the last minute on that.
Then there is the boring stuff. Utilities, mail, the yard, the insurance. Tell your insurer the house will be vacant or rented, because a policy written for an owner-occupant may not cover you the same way. Leave the keys with someone you trust. Take photos of everything before you go, room by room. It sounds fussy but it saves arguments later.
And give yourself a little room. Moving is a lot, and the house decision does not have to be perfect. It has to be informed. Get the advice, read the paperwork, and then decide.
For more on this, see leaving Sacramento with a house to sell.