Carefree, Arizona vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 4.3% cheaper than Carefree, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,865 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Carefree, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Monterey
than in Carefree, Arizona
Carefree, AZ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Carefree, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher