salaryKnoxville 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
$1,544
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$161
👥 People living there
195,185
456,349
Commute to work
20.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
34.6%
40.9%
Own their home
46.6%
65.1%
Below poverty line
20.2%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville 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 | Knoxville | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $39,020 | +39% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $103,760 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $56,940 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $126,430 | +17% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $98,890 | +17% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $89,450 | +16% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $50,460 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $124,530 | +13% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $63,482 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 42% more in Virginia Beach.
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