Cost of Living Calculator - Cave Creek, Arizona vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 75.7% more expensive than Cave Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $87,858 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Cave Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, AZ vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Cave Creek, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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