Santa Cruz, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 41.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $52,496 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Santa Cruz, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower