What is a pro or con of living in Apple Valley, Californiacompared to Carmichael, California?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Apple Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Apple Valley, California copmared to Carmichael, California?

A salary of $80,000 in Carmichael, California could decrease to $65,360 in Apple Valley, 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.

CARMICHAEL vs. APPLE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmichael, California vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 18.3% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $65,360 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in Carmichael, California

Carmichael, CA vs. Apple Valley, CA

Compared to Carmichael, Apple Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.8% higher

Commute

3.8% lower

Health

16.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% lower

Cost of Food

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