Austin, Texas vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 0.9% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,909 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Austin, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher