salaryPittsburgh 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
$1,621
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$161
👥 People living there
304,759
456,349
Commute to work
22.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
49.1%
40.9%
Own their home
47.7%
65.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $98,890 | +30% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $59,690 | -28% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $56,940 | -21% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $63,380 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $61,180 | $51,500 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $57,880 | $50,460 | -13% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $70,100 | $61,870 | -12% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,790 | $38,150 | -11% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $62,072 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 29% more in Virginia Beach.
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