Flagstaff, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 105.6% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $359,730 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  101.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher