Carmichael, California vs. Mead Ranch, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mead Ranch, Arizona is 28.4% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $35,796 in Mead Ranch, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mead Ranch, Arizona is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Mead Ranch
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Mead Ranch, AZ
Compared to Carmichael, Mead Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% lower
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower