Cost of Living Calculator - Happy, Texas vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 32.4% more expensive than Happy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,196 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Happy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Payson
than in Happy, Texas
Happy, TX vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Happy, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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