Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 31.3% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,353 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Sun City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Sun_City, AZ
Compared to Scottsdale, Sun_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower