Monterey, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 32.1% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $67,867 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Monterey, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower