Anchorage, Alaska vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 8.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,819 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower