Birmingham, Alabama vs. Carefree, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carefree, Arizona is 141.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $120,674 in Carefree, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carefree, Arizona is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1017% more expensive in Carefree
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Carefree, AZ
Compared to Birmingham, Carefree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,086.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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