Sun City West, Arizona vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 10.0% cheaper than Sun City West, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,014 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City West, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Sun City West, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Tucson
than in Sun City West, Arizona
Sun City West, AZ vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Sun City West, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher