Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 17.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,535 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Sun City West
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Albuquerque, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher