Vista, California vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 33.7% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $49,712 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Sun City
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Vista, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower