salaryVirginia Beach is 13% 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
$1,867
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$161
👥 People living there
310,178
456,349
Commute to work
32.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
19.7%
40.9%
Own their home
24.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
23.4%
8.6%
Unemployment
11.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $56,940 | -46% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $59,690 | -43% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $133,380 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $100,340 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $63,380 | -35% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $69,560 | -31% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $74,300 | $51,500 | -31% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $89,450 | -25% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $52,206 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 44% more in Virginia Beach.