salaryCincinnati is 3% 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
$1,379
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$161
👥 People living there
311,224
456,349
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
41.8%
40.9%
Own their home
39.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
25.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $59,690 | -26% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $38,150 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $60,590 | $50,460 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $51,500 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $69,560 | -8% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $89,450 | +7% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $39,020 | +7% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $129,090 | +6% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $61,617 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 43% more in Virginia Beach.
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