salaryVirginia Beach is 4% 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
$1,789
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$161
👥 People living there
545,970
456,349
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
25.5%
40.9%
Own their home
50.1%
65.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $59,690 | -41% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $89,450 | -29% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $56,940 | -28% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $124,530 | -25% in Virginia Beach |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $94,680 | -21% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $63,380 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $136,280 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $51,500 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,523 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 24% more in Virginia Beach.