Cost of Living Calculator - Big Bear City, California vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 4.9% cheaper than Big Bear City, California.

You would need a salary of $71,308 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Big Bear City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Payson
than in Big Bear City, California
Big Bear City, CA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Big Bear City, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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