Sun City West, AZ Cost of Living


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Sun City West cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Sun City West, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Sun City West, AZ

Housing costs in Sun City West?
A typical home costs $398,200, which is 17.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.3% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sun City West costs $1,730 per month, which is 21.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.4% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Sun City West?
To live comfortably in Sun City West, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $76,320 for a family, and $58,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sun City West?
Sun City West, AZ is known for its low cost of living compared to other parts of the US. The median home value in Sun City West is $206,700 and the median rent price is $1,336 per month. The cost of groceries, transportation, health care, and utilities are all relatively low compared to other parts of the United States. Additionally, Arizona has no state income tax so residents in Sun City West have more disposable income to enjoy their retirement years. All of this makes Sun City West an attractive place for those looking for an affordable retirement destination.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSun City WestArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  97.396.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  115.1119.7100.0
  $398,200$407,400$338,100
  105.6%102.7%100.0%
  110.0107.0100.0
  105.993.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

We arrived to take possession of our home at then of April (2016). During the first four months we had many days when the temperature reached 120. When I see that  More

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You have been notified for several years per comments posted that there are NO schools in Sun City West. Why do you persist with the posting of cost per pupil in Sun  More

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Over 14 years ago

My wife and I live in a Del Webb retirement community - called Sun City West, in Phoenix Arizona. Since I am now in my early seventies, it has proven to be just perfect  More

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