Flagstaff, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 81.1% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $126,790 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Jose
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher