salaryVirginia Beach is 3% 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
$1,608
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,657
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$80,985
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$539,500
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,729
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$77
$161
👥 People living there
208,007
456,349
Commute to work
19.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
51.5%
40.9%
Own their home
45.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
13.6%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Salt Lake City 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 | Salt Lake City | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $80,970 | $59,690 | -26% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $32,320 | $39,020 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $62,310 | $50,460 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,920 | $63,380 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,410 | $38,150 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $59,870 | $51,500 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Cashier | $33,390 | $29,320 | -12% in Virginia Beach |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,190 | $39,160 | -11% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Lake City or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Salt Lake City?
About $58,259 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Salt Lake City or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $80,985 in Salt Lake City and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 19% more in Virginia Beach.
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