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
$1,822
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$161
👥 People living there
481,031
456,349
Commute to work
23 min
23.4 min
College degree
54%
40.9%
Own their home
50.7%
65.1%
Below poverty line
11.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $56,940 | +25% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $114,940 | $100,340 | -13% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $39,020 | +12% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,980 | $69,560 | -12% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $62,350 | +10% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $59,690 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,900 | $38,150 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,100 | $30,820 | -7% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
About $59,868 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 8% more in Virginia Beach.
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