Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 6.6% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,301 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Payson
than in Swansboro, North Carolina
Swansboro, NC vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Swansboro, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower