Norfolk, Virginia vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 18.4% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,284 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Norfolk, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower