Sacramento, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 2.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $48,808 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Sacramento, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower