Carmichael, California vs. Ludlow, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ludlow, Massachusetts is 25.7% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $55,704 in Ludlow, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludlow, Massachusetts is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ludlow
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Ludlow, MA
Compared to Carmichael, Ludlow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower