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
$1,723
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$161
👥 People living there
278,001
456,349
Commute to work
19.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
59.9%
40.9%
Own their home
46%
65.1%
Below poverty line
16.4%
8.6%
Unemployment
2.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $85,160 | $61,870 | -27% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $39,020 | +26% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $59,690 | -26% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $100,340 | -21% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $62,350 | -21% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,500 | $38,150 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $51,500 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $59,700 | $50,460 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Madison 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 Madison?
About $60,403 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 16% more in Virginia Beach.
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