Tempe, Arizona vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 8.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $128,437 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Tempe, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher