Palm Desert, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 3.9% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $86,502 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
33% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower