salaryLittle Rock is 10% 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
$1,277
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$161
👥 People living there
203,436
456,349
Commute to work
18.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
44.6%
40.9%
Own their home
53.5%
65.1%
Below poverty line
17.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $39,020 | +59% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $133,380 | +36% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $103,760 | +32% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $100,340 | +32% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $62,350 | +29% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $61,870 | +26% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $104,070 | $129,090 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $59,470 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,759 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 32% more in Virginia Beach.
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