Payson, Arizona vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 99.5% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $127,675 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Payson, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.5% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher