Wichita, Kansas vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 20.7% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $60,355 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Payson
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Wichita, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower