Anthem, Arizona vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 9.4% more expensive than Anthem, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $120,327 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anthem, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Anthem, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Anthem, Arizona
Anthem, AZ vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Anthem, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher