Albany, New York vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 35.3% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,668 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Albany, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower