Carson City, Nevada vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 15.6% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $57,814 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Carson City, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher