Carlsbad, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 39.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $30,204 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower