Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Illinois vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 39.3% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,459 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Payson
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Salem, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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