Phoenix, Arizona vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 16.7% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,628 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Phoenix, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher