Chicago, Illinois vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 9.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $9,097 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Sun City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Chicago, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower