What is a pro or con of living in Flagstaff, Arizonacompared to Ridgecrest, California?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in Flagstaff.

What salary do I need to live in Flagstaff, Arizona copmared to Ridgecrest, California?

A salary of $20,000 in Ridgecrest, California should increase to $24,703 in Flagstaff, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RIDGECREST vs. FLAGSTAFF
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgecrest, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 23.5% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $24,703 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Flagstaff
than in Ridgecrest, California

Ridgecrest, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ

Compared to Ridgecrest, Flagstaff is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.4% lower

Commute

22.8% lower

Health

23.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Ridgecrest, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ridgecrest, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ

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