salaryMobile is 11% 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
$1,257
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$161
👥 People living there
203,416
456,349
Commute to work
22.8 min
23.4 min
College degree
32%
40.9%
Own their home
54%
65.1%
Below poverty line
18.4%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $98,890 | +63% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $39,020 | +45% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $59,690 | +27% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $38,990 | +26% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $59,470 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $56,940 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $126,430 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $124,530 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $66,704 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 42% more in Virginia Beach.