Flagstaff, AZ Cost of Living


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Flagstaff cost of living score
116.2
More expensive
16.2% higher
than the US average
9.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Flagstaff, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.2% higher than the U.S. average and 9.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Flagstaff, AZ

Housing costs in Flagstaff?
A typical home costs $565,400, which is 67.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.8% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Flagstaff costs $1,780 per month, which is 24.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.9% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Flagstaff?
To live comfortably in Flagstaff, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $108,360 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Flagstaff?
Flagstaff is located southwest of the Grand Canyon in Arizona and has a population estimated at over 73 thousand people. This city offers an attractive cost of living due to its employment opportunities that help maintain low housing costs as well as access to local shopping centers, entertainment venues, as well as dining spots throughout the city. Moreover, residents have plenty of options for recreation and sport activities that make living here enjoyable for all.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFlagstaffArizonaUnited States
  116.2106.4100.0
  100.396.1100
  114.697.3100.0
  171.2119.7100.0
  $565,400$407,400$338,100
  98.8%102.7%100.0%
  78.4107.0100.0
  97.993.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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