Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Arizona vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 25.4% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,690 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Payson, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  70.0% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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