Costa Mesa, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 33.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $31,377 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Costa Mesa, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower