salaryColumbus is 10% 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
$1,314
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$161
👥 People living there
203,711
456,349
Commute to work
20.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
30.5%
40.9%
Own their home
50.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
19%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $39,020 | +88% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $61,870 | +30% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $133,380 | +28% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,470 | +27% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $98,890 | +23% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $62,350 | +23% in Virginia Beach |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $94,680 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $100,340 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,809 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 38% more in Virginia Beach.
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