salaryVirginia Beach is 5% 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
$2,270
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$161
👥 People living there
280,262
456,349
Commute to work
25.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
48.2%
40.9%
Own their home
73.1%
65.1%
Below poverty line
5.3%
8.6%
Unemployment
3.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $59,690 | -30% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $39,020 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,410 | $38,150 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,370 | -18% in Virginia Beach |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,320 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $59,770 | $50,460 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $51,500 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,960 | $30,820 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $56,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 32% more in Gilbert.
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