What is a pro or con of living in Carmichael, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 151% more expensive in Carmichael.

What salary do I need to live in Carmichael, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $101,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $125,625 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. CARMICHAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 24.4% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,625 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Carmichael, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Carmichael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

171.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

14.6% lower

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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