Santa Barbara, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 45.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $32,685 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Santa Barbara, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower