Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Cave Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 43.1% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $28,455 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Cave Creek
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower