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Sun City, AZ is an excellent place to call home. It has a low population density with plenty of beautiful outdoor activities for those looking to enjoy some sunshine! The 2 bedroom rent in Sun City, AZ is surprisingly affordable at only $1,650 per month. This makes Sun City an attractive option for those looking for more affordable housing options. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Sun City, AZ is 96 versus 100 in the US - this means that overall the cost of living in Sun City is lower than the US average. The city provides numerous local businesses such as Sunland Homecare Services and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for residents to support or work at. There are also a number of locally-owned restaurants and shops offering unique items not found anywhere else. All things considered, Sun City offers an excellent quality of life with an affordable cost of living compared to most other cities in America.

Sun City has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sun City has seen the job market increase by 3.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sun City
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sun City is 6.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sun City is 4.2%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Sun City
- The average income of a Sun City resident is $27,343 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sun City resident is $46,201 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySun City, ArizonaUnited States
  6.16
  -2.0%-6.2%
  45.1%33.5%
  6.3%6.2%
  3.4%4.6%
  $35,677$37,638
  $46,201$69,021
  $62,127$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.7%6.8%
  4.1%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  17.5%11.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  1.7%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  3.5%4.7%
  4.3%1.9%
  5.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  6.5%4.2%
  5.5%9.3%
  15.2%14.0%
  4.0%2.1%
  3.8%7.0%
  10.6%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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Over 10 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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