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Lakeside (San Diego County), CA vs Payson, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Payson or is it cheaper to live in Lakeside (San Diego County)?
- Payson is 40.3% less expensive than Lakeside (San Diego County).

Which city has more affordable housing, Payson or Lakeside (San Diego County)?
- Payson housing costs are 51.2% less expensive than Lakeside (San Diego County) housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lakeside (San Diego County) or is Health Care more affordable in Payson.
- Health related expenses are 20.1% more in Payson.
 Lakeside (San Diego County), CAPayson, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.4100
 Food & Groceries107.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock106.9100
 Housing231.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$400,000$338,100
 Utilities110  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock74.0100
 Miscellaneous153.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lakeside (San Diego County)    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

i used to be proud of where i live and where i am from .. but it has gotten so nasty . i can't wait to move .. lakeside used to be country living.. and sure some people  More

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Over 18 years ago

Best weather anywhere, but cost of living way to  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have lived in Lakeside for 8 years and love it. Our home has a nice big yard, views of rocky El Capitan, and you can hear the coyotes at night. Just 30 miles east  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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