| | Rancho Cordova, CA | Carmichael, CA | United States |
| Overall | 127.2 | 127.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.7 | 105.9 | 100 |
| Health | 104.0 | 104.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 163.3 | 178.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $481,000 | $517,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,810.0% | 9,510.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.8 | 121.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 128.5 | 129.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Rancho Cordova 
6 Reviews
This city has two sides. If your thinking about moving to this area, look only in Anatolia. The houses are newer, nicer schools / parks, and close proximity to just More
Although we have been in a drought for a few years, we never get much rain. If you like it hot in the summer (90's to 100's) and reasonable in the winters (high 30's to More
if you are not military or of ethnic origin this city will watch you die. don't be unfortunate enough to get sick here. If you stop here, you are a resource to be used. More
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Reviews for Carmichael 
10 Reviews
We lived in Sacramento since 1978, and in Carmichael since 2019. We’re very happy here. Carmichael is one of the nicer suburbs of Sacramento. The part of Carmichael that More
Hello I am moving to california. I would like to stay in the northern area. I am moving from minnesota. I cant stand the weather here. I am looking for be able to raise More
Hi Barabara I read your take on Carmichael and am glad to see it is a nice town, I'm wondering what areas I should avoid living in? I may be moving there soon and I More
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