What is a pro or con of living in Carmichael, Californiacompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Transportation is 46% more expensive in Carmichael.

What salary do I need to live in Carmichael, California copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina should increase to $56,293 in Carmichael, 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.

CHAPEL HILL vs. CARMICHAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 12.6% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,293 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
46% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. Carmichael, CA

Compared to Chapel Hill, Carmichael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

46.7% higher

Health

1.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.0% higher

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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