Anchorage, Alaska vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 15.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $106,142 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Payson
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% lower
      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
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower