Carefree, AZ Cost of Living


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Carefree cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Carefree, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Carefree, AZ

Housing costs in Carefree?
A typical home costs $1,132,400, which is 234.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 178.0% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carefree costs $2,220 per month, which is 55.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.2% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Carefree?
To live comfortably in Carefree, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $217,080 for a family, and $75,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carefree?
The cost of living in Carefree, AZ is relatively low compared to other cities in the state and the country. The median home value is $532,400 and the median rent per month is just $1,650. Groceries, transportation, and healthcare are all fairly priced as well. Despite its small size, Carefree offers a variety of amenities that make it an attractive destination to live or visit. There are plenty of recreational activities such as hiking trails and golf courses to explore, and the town itself is filled with art galleries and boutiques for shopping. All in all, Carefree is a great place to live for those seeking an affordable cost of living without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarefreeArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  107.296.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  358.0119.7100.0
  $1,132,400$407,400$338,100
  101.1%102.7%100.0%
  114.4107.0100.0
  105.993.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 8 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 15 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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