Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 50.5% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $84,259 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher