Cost of Living Calculator - Carefree, Arizona vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 48.8% more expensive than Carefree, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $111,617 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Carefree, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Carefree, Arizona
Carefree, AZ vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Carefree, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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