salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,470
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$161
👥 People living there
232,491
456,349
Commute to work
30.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
28.1%
40.9%
Own their home
84%
65.1%
Below poverty line
9.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper homes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $77,070 | $59,690 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $72,760 | $56,940 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $50,990 | $61,870 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $103,760 | +18% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $63,380 | +18% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,020 | $30,820 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $82,090 | $89,450 | +9% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $39,020 | +8% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie and Virginia Beach cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $58,631 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 13% more in Virginia Beach.
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