Atascadero, California vs. Cottonwood, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Arizona is 25.8% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $37,077 in Cottonwood, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Arizona is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Cottonwood, AZ
Compared to Atascadero, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower