Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Brighton, Michigan


The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 41.5% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $29,230 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Brighton
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Brighton, MI
Compared to Carpinteria, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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