Encinitas, California vs. Cave Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 31.3% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $34,345 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Cave Creek
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to Encinitas, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower