Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Carefree, Arizona


The cost of living in Carefree, Arizona is 25.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $37,445 in Carefree, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carefree, Arizona is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Carefree
than in San Francisco, California
San_Francisco, CA vs Carefree, AZ
Compared to San_Francisco, Carefree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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