Carmichael, California vs. Buford, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buford, Georgia is 20.2% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $39,893 in Buford, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buford, Georgia is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Buford
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Buford, GA
Compared to Carmichael, Buford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower