Alexandria, Virginia vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 22.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,477 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Alexandria, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% lower
      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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower