Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 16.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,737 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Payson
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Tacoma, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.2% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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