Phoenix, Arizona vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 5.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $92,181 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Phoenix, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher