Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 29.0% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $128,981 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher