salaryVirginia Beach is 14% 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
$2,279
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$161
👥 People living there
455,548
456,349
Commute to work
29.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
35.6%
40.9%
Own their home
41.2%
65.1%
Below poverty line
14.8%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $59,690 | -51% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $56,940 | -42% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,380 | -38% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $89,450 | -34% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $51,500 | -32% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $133,380 | -31% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $124,530 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $126,430 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $51,745 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 6% more in Virginia Beach.
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