Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 98.1% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $95,070 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher