Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Carefree, Arizona


The cost of living in Carefree, Arizona is 78.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,209 in Carefree, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carefree, Arizona is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Carefree
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Carefree, AZ
Compared to Raleigh, Carefree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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