Payson, Arizona vs. Thousand Palms, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Palms, California is 12.6% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,294 in Thousand Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Palms, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Thousand Palms
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Thousand Palms, CA
Compared to Payson, Thousand Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher