Flagstaff, AZ vs Goodyear, AZ

Flagstaff is moderately more affordable than Goodyear, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Flagstaff scores 121 compared to 129 for Goodyear, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodyear can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flagstaff is $1,555/month compared to $1,848/month in Goodyear — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flagstaff has cheaper rent, Goodyear actually has lower median home values ($441,900 vs $503,400).

Median household income in Flagstaff is $68,041 compared to $101,814 in Goodyear (-33.2%). While Goodyear is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flagstaff spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Goodyear.

Climate-wise, Goodyear is notably warmer with an average of 75.6°F compared to 46.8°F in Flagstaff. Flagstaff receives more rainfall at 20.5" per year compared to 7.2" in Goodyear.