salaryVirginia Beach is 3% 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
$1,955
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$161
👥 People living there
319,758
456,349
Commute to work
26.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
42.5%
40.9%
Own their home
39.5%
65.1%
Below poverty line
14.7%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $56,940 | +25% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $62,350 | +23% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $59,470 | +16% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $61,870 | +12% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $39,020 | +10% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $89,450 | +7% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,560 | $98,890 | +7% in Virginia Beach |
| Cashier | $31,330 | $29,320 | -6% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $57,943 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 22% more in Virginia Beach.
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