Payson, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 7.8% cheaper than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,310 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Payson, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher