Santa Rosa, California vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 30.6% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $34,708 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Payson
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Santa Rosa, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower