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
$2,152
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$161
👥 People living there
528,706
456,349
Commute to work
25.3 min
23.4 min
College degree
37.1%
40.9%
Own their home
51.7%
65.1%
Below poverty line
13.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sacramento | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $89,450 | -48% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $59,690 | -46% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $56,940 | -39% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $63,380 | -39% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $51,500 | -31% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $43,620 | -30% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | $124,530 | -28% in Virginia Beach |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $94,680 | -27% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $55,090 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 6% more in Virginia Beach.
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