Carmichael, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 12.3% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $43,836 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Chico
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Carmichael, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower