Carefree, Arizona vs. Indian Wells, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indian Wells, California is 2.2% cheaper than Carefree, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,878 in Indian Wells, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indian Wells, California is cheaper than Carefree, Arizona
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
7% cheaper in Indian Wells
than in Carefree, Arizona
Carefree, AZ vs. Indian Wells, CA
Compared to Carefree, Indian Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher