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
$1,465
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$161
👥 People living there
885,860
456,349
Commute to work
24.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
34.9%
40.9%
Own their home
56%
65.1%
Below poverty line
15.8%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis 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 | Indianapolis | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $39,020 | +34% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $83,110 | $59,690 | -28% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $51,500 | -21% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $129,090 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $76,980 | $61,870 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $61,980 | $50,460 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $56,940 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $120,480 | $100,340 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
About $61,408 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 29% more in Virginia Beach.
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