Cost of Living Calculator - Carefree, Arizona vs Rancho Santa Fe, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 121.2% more expensive than Carefree, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $165,889 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Carefree, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Carefree, Arizona
Carefree, AZ vs Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Carefree, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.2% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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