Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Arizona vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 4.0% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,970 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Salem
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs Salem, OR
Compared to Payson, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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