Santa Clara, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 49.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $100,978 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Santa Clara, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower