San Diego, California vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 33.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $33,137 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, 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 Sun City West
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower