Cost of Living Calculator - Carefree, Arizona vs Atascadero, California


The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 24.0% cheaper than Carefree, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,013 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is cheaper than Carefree, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Atascadero
than in Carefree, Arizona
Carefree, AZ vs Atascadero, CA
Compared to Carefree, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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