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Farmington vs Flagstaff
Farmington and Flagstaff
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Flagstaff are close to the US rate in this release, 6.7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Farmington to Flagstaff
IRS migration on this site does not list a filed flow from Farmington to Flagstaff above the cutoff in 2022-2023.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $883 in Farmington and $1,643 in Flagstaff. Farmington has a state tax on wages. Flagstaff has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Flagstaff is 82% of the national level for the same work, against 80% in Farmington.
Flagstaff averages 272 sunny days, with July highs around 106°F and January nights around 35°F. Farmington is 274 sunny days, 87°F in July, 19°F in January. Commutes average 19 minutes in Flagstaff and 24 in Farmington.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
The IRS did not publish a large enough Farmington → Flagstaff pair for 2022-2023. That usually means fewer than a few dozen tax returns, not that nobody moved.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Farmington and Flagstaff changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 237 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,800–$3,350
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,250
- Rent a truck
- $500–$900
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Questions
Is Flagstaff cheaper than Farmington after tax and rent?
No. Flagstaff leaves about $572 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $883 in Farmington and $1,643 in Flagstaff.
Does Flagstaff have state income tax?
Flagstaff is in Arizona, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Farmington to Flagstaff?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.