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
$1,797
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$161
👥 People living there
291,467
456,349
Commute to work
22.3 min
23.4 min
College degree
57.3%
40.9%
Own their home
52.3%
65.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
8.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $56,940 | +48% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $69,560 | -25% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $63,380 | +23% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $38,150 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $100,340 | -12% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $39,020 | +11% in Virginia Beach |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $79,450 | -7% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $43,620 | -6% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Durham 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 Durham?
About $60,227 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 12% more in Virginia Beach.