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
$1,284
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$161
👥 People living there
566,973
456,349
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
27.4%
40.9%
Own their home
41.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
22.8%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 | Milwaukee | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $39,020 | +29% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $59,690 | -27% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $61,870 | -27% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,840 | $38,150 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $100,340 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $62,350 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $51,500 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $59,580 | $50,460 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
About $60,621 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 42% more in Virginia Beach.
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