What is the cost of living in Flagstaff, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Flagstaff has an overall cost of living index of 128, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Flagstaff has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Flagstaff ranks as #75 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Flagstaff ranks as the #16 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Flagstaff Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Flagstaff. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Flagstaff is 101.
The Groceries index in Flagstaff is 103.
The Health index in Flagstaff is 180.
The Housing index in Flagstaff is 99.
The Transportation index in Flagstaff is 114.
The Utilities index in Flagstaff is 102.
| Living Expense | Flagstaff | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 180 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 |
Flagstaff Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Flagstaff, AZ Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arizona, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Flagstaff is $656,480.
The Median Rent in Flagstaff is $1,645.
The Median Income in Flagstaff is $71,512.
The Home Value To Income in Flagstaff is 9.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Flagstaff is 0.28x.
Flagstaff, AZ Costs By Category
Detailed Flagstaff Services costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Flagstaff Groceries costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Flagstaff Health costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Flagstaff Transportation costs vs. Arizona
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Flagstaff
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Flagstaff. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Cottonwood, AZ has a cost of living index of 104, 0.8x Flagstaff.
Camp Verde, AZ has a cost of living index of 102, 0.8x Flagstaff.
Sedona, AZ has a cost of living index of 141, 1.1x Flagstaff.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Flagstaff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood, AZ | 12,580 | 104 | 0.8x |
| Camp Verde, AZ | 12,521 | 102 | 0.8x |
| Sedona, AZ | 9,777 | 141 | 1.1x |
| Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ | 6,356 | 137 | 1.1x |
