salaryVirginia Beach is 15% 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
$2,511
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$161
👥 People living there
439,418
456,349
Commute to work
29.8 min
23.4 min
College degree
48.7%
40.9%
Own their home
42.3%
65.1%
Below poverty line
13.4%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $59,690 | -55% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $89,450 | -52% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $56,940 | -50% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $69,560 | -44% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $124,530 | -43% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $51,500 | -42% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,380 | -38% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $133,380 | -37% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $50,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 9% more in Oakland.
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