Washington, District of Columbia vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 21.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $94,582 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Washington, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower