Lakewood, Colorado vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 24.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,606 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Sun City
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Lakewood, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower