Murphys, California vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 20.2% cheaper than Murphys, California.

You would need a salary of $39,879 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphys, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Murphys, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Payson
than in Murphys, California
Murphys, CA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Murphys, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower