salaryOklahoma City is 8% 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
$1,327
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$161
👥 People living there
697,125
456,349
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
34.7%
40.9%
Own their home
58.6%
65.1%
Below poverty line
15.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City 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 | Oklahoma City | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $39,020 | +114% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $63,380 | +30% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $133,380 | +29% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $75,270 | $59,690 | -21% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $69,560 | +10% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,630 | $103,760 | +10% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $39,810 | $43,620 | +10% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $138,920 | $126,430 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $64,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 26% more in Virginia Beach.
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