Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 4.0% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $52,022 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
49% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher