salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Most homes (88.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,000 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 54 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sun City West?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sun City West
| Size | Sun City West | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,386 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,888 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,856 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sun City West overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sun City West, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sun City West
Life in Sun City West
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sun City West?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $796 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $377,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sun City West, AZ?
Renting in Sun City West costs a median of about $1,825 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Sun City West?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,000 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sun City West cheap or expensive?
Sun City West is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.9% of the typical household income of $68,684. It ranks 54th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sun City West?
The median homeowner in Sun City West pays $1,655 a year in property taxes, about 0.44% of the median home value.
Is Sun City West more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sun City West?
The median home value in Sun City West is $377,800, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
27,425 people live in Sun City West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.