Phoenix, Arizona vs. Carefree, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carefree, Arizona is 68.1% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $84,039 in Carefree, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carefree, Arizona is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Carefree
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Carefree, AZ
Compared to Phoenix, Carefree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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)
  224.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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