What is a pro or con of living in Carmel Valley Village, Californiacompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 226% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel Valley Village, California copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $90,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $171,389 in Carmel Valley Village, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHOENIX vs. CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 90.4% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $171,389 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA

Compared to Phoenix, Carmel Valley Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

90.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

325.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

12.5% lower

Health

55.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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