Sun City, Arizona vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 80.3% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $112,818 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Sun City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher