Payson, Arizona vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 19.8% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $65,888 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Payson, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher