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Sun City
Maricopa County
Exceptional daily-life fit
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Sun City · Overall
85
Activities is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Sun City · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Sun City · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Sun City · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Sun City · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Sun City · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Sun City · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Sun City · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Sun City · Getting around & family visits
Region
Sun City · Region
Phoenix active-adult retirement market
County
Sun City · County
Maricopa County
Last checked
Sun City · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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