Orono, Maine vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 12.8% more expensive than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,415 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Payson
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Orono, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower