Carmichael, California vs. Plains, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Pennsylvania is 42.1% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $28,943 in Plains, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Plains
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Plains, PA
Compared to Carmichael, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower