Sun City, Arizona vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 71.8% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $103,050 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Seattle
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Sun City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% higher
      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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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