Arizona vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
5.3%
+0.3 pp in Arizona
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
5.75%
+3.3 pp in Virginia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,357
+8% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$364,300
$366,300
+1% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$90,685
+18% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
59.9°F
+15.2°F in Arizona
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/Virginia — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.