salaryNew Orleans is 6% 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
$1,508
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$161
👥 People living there
371,853
456,349
Commute to work
22.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
42.4%
40.9%
Own their home
51.2%
65.1%
Below poverty line
22.6%
8.6%
Unemployment
7.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $39,020 | +134% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $56,940 | +53% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $59,690 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $106,950 | $129,090 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $36,280 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $43,620 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,320 | $38,990 | +14% in Virginia Beach |
| Civil Engineer | $108,240 | $94,680 | -13% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $63,463 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 39% more in Virginia Beach.
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