salaryGreensboro 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
$1,496
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$161
👥 People living there
301,198
456,349
Commute to work
21.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
41%
40.9%
Own their home
50.5%
65.1%
Below poverty line
17%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $39,020 | +30% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $56,940 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $98,890 | +17% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $58,480 | $50,460 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $89,450 | +8% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $57,510 | $61,870 | +8% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,240 | $38,150 | -7% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $62,350 | +7% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $63,280 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 34% more in Virginia Beach.
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