Tucson, Arizona vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 11.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,538 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sun City West
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Tucson, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower