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
$1,644
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$161
👥 People living there
229,359
456,349
Commute to work
21.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
45.6%
40.9%
Own their home
43.5%
65.1%
Below poverty line
18.2%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $81,660 | $69,560 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $58,190 | $50,460 | -13% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,660 | $38,150 | -11% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 | $38,990 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,580 | $30,820 | -8% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $133,380 | -8% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $108,670 | $100,340 | -8% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $56,940 | -6% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
About $60,051 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 31% more in Virginia Beach.
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