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Payson, AZ vs Lake Montezuma, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Lake Montezuma or is it cheaper to live in Payson?
- Lake Montezuma is 23.5% more expensive than Payson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lake Montezuma or Payson?
- Lake Montezuma housing costs are 24.4% less expensive than Payson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Payson or is Health Care more affordable in Lake Montezuma.
- Health related expenses are 21.1% more in Lake Montezuma.
 Payson, AZLake Montezuma, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries97.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.5100
 Housing112.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$237,200$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.5100
 Miscellaneous81.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Lake Montezuma    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

2008 is the year the Beaver Creek communities (Rimrock, Lake Montezuma and McGuireville) got together for the biggest Easter Egg Hunt ever. Our local Kiwanis club  More

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