Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 32.0% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $51,019 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Payson
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Santa Ana, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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