Flagstaff, Arizona vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 15.0% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $105,796 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in National City
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. National City, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher