Boulder, Colorado vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 22.1% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,962 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Carmichael
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Boulder, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower