Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 12.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,020 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Payson
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Portland, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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