salaryMontgomery is 9% 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
$1,304
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$161
👥 People living there
197,494
456,349
Commute to work
20.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
33.8%
40.9%
Own their home
54.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
21.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery 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 | Montgomery | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $98,890 | +64% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $39,020 | +48% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $62,350 | +25% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $126,430 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $59,690 | +23% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $48,680 | $59,470 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $43,620 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $124,530 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $65,526 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 39% more in Virginia Beach.
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