Joliet, Illinois vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 26.4% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,199 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Sun City West
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Joliet, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher