Carmichael, California vs. Portola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola, California is 28.9% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $35,528 in Portola, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola, California is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Portola
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Portola, CA
Compared to Carmichael, Portola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower