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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 $111,620 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
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• 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:
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  48.8% higher
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  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
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  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
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  Personal
  3.5% higher
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