salaryKansas City is 6% 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
$1,535
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$161
👥 People living there
510,612
456,349
Commute to work
21.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
38.4%
40.9%
Own their home
55.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
14.6%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $76,860 | $62,350 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $61,870 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $51,500 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | $50,460 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,350 | $38,150 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $100,340 | +11% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,320 | $30,820 | -10% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $39,020 | +8% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $63,500 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 26% more in Virginia Beach.
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