salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$161
👥 People living there
505,268
456,349
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
59.2%
40.9%
Own their home
46.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
16.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $39,020 | +111% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $56,940 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $63,380 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $50,460 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $126,430 | +13% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $103,760 | -13% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $69,560 | -12% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $89,450 | -11% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Virginia Beach cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $58,731 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 8% more in Virginia Beach.
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