What is the cost of living in Sun City, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sun City has an overall cost of living index of 104, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Sun City has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Sun City ranks as #40 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Sun City ranks as the #51 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Sun City Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Sun City. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Sun City is 101.
The Groceries index in Sun City is 100.
The Health index in Sun City is 102.
The Housing index in Sun City is 104.
The Transportation index in Sun City is 107.
The Utilities index in Sun City is 101.
| Living Expense | Sun City | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | 100 |
Sun City Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Sun City, AZ Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arizona, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Sun City is $301,696.
The Median Rent in Sun City is $1,569.
The Median Income in Sun City is $54,586.
The Home Value To Income in Sun City is 5.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Sun City is 0.34x.
