Sun Lakes, AZ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sun Lakes, Arizona?
$5,610 / month
for a family, 3.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $67,320 for the year for a family.
$6,033 / month
for a single person, 26.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $72,400 for the year for a single person.

Sun Lakes cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Sun Lakes, 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 Lakes, AZ

Housing costs in Sun Lakes?
A typical home costs $351,700, which is 4.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.7% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sun Lakes costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.6% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Sun Lakes?
To live comfortably in Sun Lakes, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $67,320 for a family, and $72,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sun Lakes?
The cost of living in Sun Lakes, AZ is surprisingly affordable. Housing costs in the area are much lower than the national average, with median home prices hovering around $180,000. Utilities are also fairly inexpensive, with an average monthly cost of around $100. Food and other necessities are also quite affordable, making it a great place to live for those on a budget. With its low crime rate and peaceful atmosphere, Sun Lakes is an ideal place to settle down and enjoy the retirement years in comfort and security.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSun LakesArizonaUnited States
    Unlock106.4100.0
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    Unlock$407,400$338,100
  102.4  Unlock100.0
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  106.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Great place to live very inexpensive HOA great restaurants at half the price of regular house restaurant drinks half price Golf $35 you can’t beat the place and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Wow, this place sucka. Patrol is a joke with senile old men, CCRs not enforced unless you are a whiney loudmouth or on the board. Landscape committee. Cost us thousands  More

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Sun Lakes used to be a nice, quiet 55+ community but in the past few years it has become fallen victim to short term rentals, investors, speculators, house flippers and  More

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