salaryLincoln is 7% 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
$1,328
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$161
👥 People living there
294,856
456,349
Commute to work
18.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
41.8%
40.9%
Own their home
56.1%
65.1%
Below poverty line
12.7%
8.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $50,460 | -38% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $59,690 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $133,380 | +32% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $129,090 | +27% in Virginia Beach |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $79,450 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $103,760 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $69,560 | +18% in Virginia Beach |
| Pharmacist | $149,590 | $136,280 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $64,167 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 23% more in Virginia Beach.
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