Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Sun City, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 12.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,031 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Sun City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Sun City, AZ
Compared to Iowa City, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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