2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Sun City, AZ vs Springfield, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Springfield or is it cheaper to live in Sun City?
- Springfield is 25.8% less expensive than Sun City.

Which city has more affordable housing, Springfield or Sun City?
- Springfield housing costs are 31.9% less expensive than Sun City housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Sun City or is Health Care more affordable in Springfield.
- Health related expenses are 8.6% more in Springfield.
 Sun City, AZSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.9100
 Food & Groceries96.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.5100
 Housing86.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$217,200$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.0100
 Miscellaneous105.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 15 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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