Springfield, Missouri vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 19.4% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $71,663 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sun City
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Springfield, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher