What is a pro or con of living in Carmichael, Californiacompared to Harlingen, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 215% more expensive in Carmichael.

What salary do I need to live in Carmichael, California copmared to Harlingen, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Harlingen, Texas should increase to $92,362 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.

HARLINGEN vs. CARMICHAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Harlingen, Texas vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 84.7% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,362 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Harlingen, Texas

Harlingen, TX vs. Carmichael, CA

Compared to Harlingen, Carmichael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

375.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

66.3% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

40.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Harlingen, Texas vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harlingen, TX vs. Carmichael, CA

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