South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 7.3% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $46,345 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Carmichael
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher