Boston, Massachusetts vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 22.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $85,117 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Boston, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower