Seattle, Washington vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 41.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $17,467 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Sun City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Seattle, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.5% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower