Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 4.7% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $201,954 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Payson
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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