Chicago, Illinois vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 1.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,488 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Chicago, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower