Brea, California vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 41.6% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $29,194 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Payson
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Brea, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower