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
$1,533
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$161
👥 People living there
2,328,253
456,349
Commute to work
27.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
36.6%
40.9%
Own their home
42.1%
65.1%
Below poverty line
19.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $39,020 | +77% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $59,690 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $100,340 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $133,380 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $56,840 | $50,460 | -11% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $89,450 | -10% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $103,760 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | $126,430 | -8% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $59,581 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 30% more in Virginia Beach.
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