Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Carmichael, California


The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 53.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $35,134 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Carmichael
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Carmichael, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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