salaryVirginia Beach is 11% 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
$2,474
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$161
👥 People living there
200,928
456,349
Commute to work
25.3 min
23.4 min
College degree
19.5%
40.9%
Own their home
54.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
11%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $59,690 | -50% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $63,380 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $89,450 | -32% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $51,500 | -30% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $133,380 | -28% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $56,940 | -26% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,190 | $38,150 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $98,890 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $53,164 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 3% more in Oxnard.