Phoenix, Arizona vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 11.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,112 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Forest
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Phoenix, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher