San Francisco, California vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 60.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $32,033 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Sun City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to San Francisco, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower