Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 3.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,904 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Sun City West
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Raleigh, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher