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
$1,331
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$161
👥 People living there
208,772
456,349
Commute to work
19.3 min
23.4 min
College degree
30%
40.9%
Own their home
38.1%
65.1%
Below poverty line
27.8%
8.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $56,940 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $92,920 | $59,690 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $62,350 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $61,870 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,740 | $38,150 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $58,920 | $50,460 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,310 | $39,020 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $59,490 | $51,500 | -13% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Rochester 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 Rochester?
About $60,560 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 49% more in Virginia Beach.
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