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
$1,806
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$161
👥 People living there
660,400
456,349
Commute to work
25.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
27.7%
40.9%
Own their home
56.6%
65.1%
Below poverty line
14%
8.6%
Unemployment
7.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $39,020 | +44% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $59,690 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $51,500 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $60,650 | $50,460 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,370 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $38,990 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $89,450 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $124,530 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
About $58,639 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 21% more in Virginia Beach.
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