Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 3.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,571 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Payson
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Blacksburg, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower