salaryChattanooga 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
$1,537
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$161
👥 People living there
185,783
456,349
Commute to work
18.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
36%
40.9%
Own their home
52.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
19.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga 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 | Chattanooga | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $39,020 | +61% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $56,940 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $129,090 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $98,890 | +18% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $59,470 | +17% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $59,690 | +16% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,030 | $38,150 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $62,350 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $64,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 31% more in Virginia Beach.
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