2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Arden-Arcade, CA vs Carson, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Carson or is it cheaper to live in Arden-Arcade?
- Carson is 27.1% more expensive than Arden-Arcade.

Which city has more affordable housing, Carson or Arden-Arcade?
- Carson housing costs are 43.4% more expensive than Arden-Arcade housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Arden-Arcade or is Health Care more affordable in Carson.
- Health related expenses are 16.6% less in Carson.
 Arden-Arcade, CACarson, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries105.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing158.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$679,600$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock154.1100
 Miscellaneous128.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Arden-Arcade    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Your agents for sales are most active and informed - we are looking for a home in the Arden, Carmichael or Rosevelle area,; we need a i story home withno stairs, as we  More

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I am looking for a city that is very close, if not on, the ocean, that is rich with culture and decent respectful people. I could care less about the cost of living, i  More

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Reviews for Carson    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

The city is going through "Urban Renewal", which means the poor,elderly and homeless can't afford the "NEW" Townhomes so this is what goes on if you fall under either  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more  More

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I've lived in Carson all my life and the only thing special here is the weather. Summers are great, as it is in the 70s for most of the time. However, this is a  More

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