salaryVirginia Beach is 12% 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
$2,334
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$161
👥 People living there
214,169
456,349
Commute to work
33.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
21.4%
40.9%
Own their home
66.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
9.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $53,075 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 11% more in Fontana.
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