Payson, Arizona vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 13.1% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $135,716 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Oro Valley
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Payson, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher