Ashland, Oregon vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 8.0% more expensive than Ashland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,012 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Ashland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, OR vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Ashland, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher