Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Sun City, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 15.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,168 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Sun City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Sun City, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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