What is a pro or con of living in Sun City West, Arizonacompared to Arvada, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Sun City West.

What salary do I need to live in Sun City West, Arizona copmared to Arvada, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Arvada, Colorado could decrease to $40,357 in Sun City West, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARVADA vs. SUN CITY WEST
Cost of Living Comparison

Arvada, Colorado vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 19.3% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $40,357 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Arvada, Colorado

Arvada, CO vs. Sun City West, AZ

Compared to Arvada, Sun City West is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

6.1% lower

Health

10.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Arvada, Colorado vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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