Carson City, Nevada vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 2.8% cheaper than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $58,108 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Surprise
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Carson City, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher