Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Carefree, Arizona


The cost of living in Carefree, Arizona is 12.8% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $56,389 in Carefree, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carefree, Arizona is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Carefree
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Carefree, AZ
Compared to Petaluma, Carefree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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