Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 39.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $30,401 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Payson
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Petaluma, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% lower
      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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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