Bethesda, Maryland vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 43.4% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,452 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Bethesda, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher