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
$2,056
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,621
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$85,786
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$404,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,854
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$161
$161
👥 People living there
278,595
456,349
Commute to work
26.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
18.9%
40.9%
Own their home
63.6%
65.1%
Below poverty line
12.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
8.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick North Las Vegas for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | North Las Vegas | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $39,020 | +44% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $59,690 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $51,500 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $60,650 | $50,460 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,370 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $38,990 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $89,450 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $124,530 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is North Las Vegas or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas?
About $58,639 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, North Las Vegas or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $85,786 in North Las Vegas and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 14% more in Virginia Beach.
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