What is a pro or con of living in Carpinteria, Californiacompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 192% more expensive in Carpinteria.

What salary do I need to live in Carpinteria, California copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $92,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $160,556 in Carpinteria, 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. CARPINTERIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 74.5% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $160,556 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Carpinteria, CA

Compared to Phoenix, Carpinteria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

74.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

254.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% lower

Commute

8.8% lower

Health

22.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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