Yakima, Washington vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 14.4% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,818 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Sun City West
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Yakima, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher