Sun City, Arizona vs. Vail, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 9.5% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,759 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Arizona is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Vail
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Vail, AZ
Compared to Sun City, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher