Cave Creek, Arizona vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 24.9% more expensive than Cave Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $124,921 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Cave Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, AZ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Cave Creek, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher