Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Payson, Arizona


The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 38.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $21,493 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Payson
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Payson, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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