San Diego, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 26.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $35,521 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower