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
$1,711
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$161
👥 People living there
237,242
456,349
Commute to work
18.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
47.5%
40.9%
Own their home
63.2%
65.1%
Below poverty line
10.6%
8.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $59,690 | -30% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $103,760 | +28% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $56,940 | -25% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $133,380 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $100,340 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,640 | $38,150 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $60,330 | $50,460 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,670 | $30,820 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Boise City 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 Boise City?
About $59,726 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 10% more in Virginia Beach.
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