Prescott, Arizona vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 19.3% cheaper than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,470 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Payson
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Prescott, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower