Palm Springs, California vs. Carefree, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carefree, Arizona is 36.5% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $68,274 in Carefree, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carefree, Arizona is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Carefree
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Carefree, AZ
Compared to Palm Springs, Carefree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower