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


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 43.7% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $42,243 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Payson
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Poway, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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