Seattle, Washington vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 36.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,512 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Seattle, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.5% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower