Riverside, California vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 20.7% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $39,635 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower