What is a pro or con of living in Carmichael, Californiacompared to Santa Ana, California?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Carmichael.

What salary do I need to live in Carmichael, California copmared to Santa Ana, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Santa Ana, California could decrease to $135,290 in Carmichael, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA ANA vs. CARMICHAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Ana, California vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 9.8% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $135,290 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmichael, California is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Carmichael
than in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, CA vs. Carmichael, CA

Compared to Santa Ana, Carmichael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

7.7% higher

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Ana, California vs. Carmichael, California

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