Sunset Heights vs Royal Commission
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Sunset Heights and Royal Commission are about 15.7 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Sunset HeightsRoyal Commission
1 bedroomSAR 46,000.00about SAR 3,833 a monthSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a month
Royal Commission is SAR 1,000 a year cheaper (2%).
2 bedroomsSAR 65,000.00about SAR 5,417 a monthSAR 65,000.00about SAR 5,417 a month
Same rent in Royal Commission.
3 bedroomsSAR 88,000.00about SAR 7,333 a monthSAR 85,000.00about SAR 7,083 a month
Royal Commission is SAR 3,000 a year cheaper (3%).
Known for
Both: Premium
Only Sunset Heights: Hillside, Sea view, Luxury, Scenic, Upscale
Only Royal Commission: Expat friendly, Modern, Family friendly, Planned community
Sunset Heights
Premium hillside community with spectacular Red Sea sunset views and luxury living
Pros and cons
- Spectacular Red Sea and sunset views
- Elevated position with cooling breezes
- Premium modern housing with luxury finishes
- Beautiful landscaping and hillside setting
- Excellent security and privacy
- Upscale community facilities
- Prestigious residential address
- Natural cooling from elevation
- Premium rental prices for view properties
- Hillside driving can be challenging
- Distance from shopping and dining
- Limited commercial amenities within neighborhood
- Longer commutes to industrial employers
- International schools require driving
- Can feel isolated from city center
- Higher overall living costs
What residents say
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Royal Commission
Premier planned community for expat professionals
Pros and cons
- World-class infrastructure and planning
- Excellent security and safety
- International schools and facilities
- Strong expat community
- Well-maintained parks and green spaces
- Close to major employers
- Modern shopping and dining
- Premium rental prices
- Limited availability
- Can feel isolated from local culture
- Competitive housing market
What residents say
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