Buckeye, Arizona vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 20.3% more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $60,129 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckeye, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, AZ vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Buckeye, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher