Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 27.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,770 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher