salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$161
👥 People living there
914,802
456,349
Commute to work
21.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
38.2%
40.9%
Own their home
44.1%
65.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $59,690 | -41% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $51,500 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $63,380 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $50,460 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $38,150 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $69,560 | -10% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $38,990 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,780 | $30,820 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,554 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 29% more in Virginia Beach.
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