Apache Junction, Arizona vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 7.2% more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $80,378 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Surprise
than in Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction, AZ vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Apache Junction, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher