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
$1,883
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$161
👥 People living there
201,883
456,349
Commute to work
28 min
23.4 min
College degree
30%
40.9%
Own their home
58.7%
65.1%
Below poverty line
12.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie?
About $60,546 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 12% more in Virginia Beach.
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