Iowa City, Iowa vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 36.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $163,349 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Flagstaff
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Iowa City, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower