Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 8.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,240 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Payson
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Albuquerque, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower