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
$1,813
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$161
👥 People living there
246,844
456,349
Commute to work
29.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
25.4%
40.9%
Own their home
61.6%
65.1%
Below poverty line
13%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Garland 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 Garland?
About $60,546 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 18% more in Virginia Beach.
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