salaryAugusta is 7% cheaperBased 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
$1,458
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$161
👥 People living there
201,528
456,349
Commute to work
21.1 min
23.4 min
College degree
24.7%
40.9%
Own their home
50.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $39,020 | +112% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $98,890 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,760 | +23% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $59,470 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $56,940 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $69,560 | +14% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $43,620 | +13% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $61,870 | +13% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,942 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 40% more in Virginia Beach.
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