Tucson, Arizona vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 2.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,170 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Payson
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Tucson, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower