Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 12.5% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $26,243 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Payson
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Payson, AZ
Compared to Tempe, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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