Boston, Massachusetts vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 36.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $11,464 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Sun City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Boston, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower