salaryOmaha is 7% 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
$1,448
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$161
👥 People living there
488,837
456,349
Commute to work
19.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
40.1%
40.9%
Own their home
57.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
13.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha 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 | Omaha | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $59,690 | -26% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,260 | $38,150 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $39,020 | +14% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $58,010 | $50,460 | -13% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $69,560 | +12% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $100,340 | +11% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $48,010 | $43,620 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,550 | $39,160 | -8% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $63,936 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 21% more in Virginia Beach.