salaryBirmingham 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
$1,291
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$161
👥 People living there
198,173
456,349
Commute to work
20.8 min
23.4 min
College degree
31.1%
40.9%
Own their home
45.5%
65.1%
Below poverty line
24.7%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $98,890 | +60% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $39,020 | +41% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,470 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $133,380 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $126,430 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $100,340 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $43,620 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $124,530 | +16% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $64,123 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 50% more in Virginia Beach.
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