Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 50.8% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $36,901 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Payson
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Scotts Valley, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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