Santa Paula, California vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 27.6% cheaper than Santa Paula, California.

You would need a salary of $36,187 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Paula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Paula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Payson
than in Santa Paula, California
Santa Paula, CA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Santa Paula, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower