Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 1.3% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,899 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Charlottesville, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower