San Diego, California vs. Cave Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 1.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $147,101 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Cave Creek
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower