Anchorage, Alaska vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 2.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $327,448 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Flagstaff
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% higher
      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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower