Payson, Arizona vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 29.9% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,975 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Payson, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher