salaryLouisville is 5% 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
$1,278
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$161
👥 People living there
631,818
456,349
Commute to work
22.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
33.8%
40.9%
Own their home
60.7%
65.1%
Below poverty line
15.8%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville 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 | Louisville | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $39,020 | +29% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $56,940 | +26% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $98,890 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $61,870 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $129,090 | +17% in Virginia Beach |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $39,160 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $59,000 | $50,460 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $100,340 | +13% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $63,138 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 28% more in Virginia Beach.
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