Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Arizona vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 23.2% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $92,437 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Payson, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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