Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 14.9% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,468 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Payson
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Spirit Lake, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower