Sterling, Colorado vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 21.9% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,953 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Payson
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Sterling, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower