Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Arizona vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 78.9% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $89,442 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Payson, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  123.4% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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