Carmichael, California vs. West Salem, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Salem, Wisconsin is 28.9% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $58,266 in West Salem, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Salem, Wisconsin is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in West Salem
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. West Salem, WI
Compared to Carmichael, West Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower