Houston, Texas vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 2.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,152 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Sun City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Houston, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower