Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Flagstaff, Arizona


The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 44.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $41,407 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  48.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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