Lacey, Washington vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 18.5% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,256 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Lacey, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher