Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 42.4% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,210 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher