Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs Carefree, Arizona


The cost of living in Carefree, Arizona is 48.5% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $25,725 in Carefree, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carefree, Arizona is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Carefree
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs Carefree, AZ
Compared to Menlo Park, Carefree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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