Fresno, California vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 4.6% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $95,353 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Payson
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Fresno, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower