salaryVirginia Beach is 8% 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
$2,420
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$161
👥 People living there
319,069
456,349
Commute to work
31.3 min
23.4 min
College degree
25.7%
40.9%
Own their home
56.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
12.2%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $59,690 | -41% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $63,380 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $89,450 | -33% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $56,940 | -28% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $51,500 | -27% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $124,530 | -27% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $126,430 | -24% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,150 | $38,150 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $55,208 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 2% more in Virginia Beach.
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