What is a pro or con of living in Fountain Hills, Arizonacompared to Carpentersville, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 167% more expensive in Fountain Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Fountain Hills, Arizona copmared to Carpentersville, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Carpentersville, Illinois should increase to $72,893 in Fountain Hills, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARPENTERSVILLE vs. FOUNTAIN HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Carpentersville, Illinois vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 45.8% more expensive than Carpentersville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,893 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpentersville, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Carpentersville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Carpentersville, Illinois

Carpentersville, IL vs. Fountain Hills, AZ

Compared to Carpentersville, Fountain Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

147.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Carpentersville, Illinois vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carpentersville, IL vs. Fountain Hills, AZ

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