Columbia, Missouri vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 8.8% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $84,862 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Sun City
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Columbia, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% higher
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher