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
$1,887
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$161
👥 People living there
179,898
456,349
Commute to work
27.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
38.5%
40.9%
Own their home
66.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
9.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Aurora 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 Aurora?
About $58,789 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 1% more in Aurora.