Austin, Texas vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 24.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $19,276 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Sun City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Austin, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower