Payson, Arizona vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 62.8% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $156,329 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in San Diego
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Payson, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher