Elephant Butte, New Mexico vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 24.1% more expensive than Elephant Butte, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $93,042 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Elephant Butte, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Payson
than in Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Elephant Butte, NM vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Elephant Butte, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher