Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 44.3% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,155 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Portsmouth, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% higher
      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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher