salaryVirginia Beach is 15% 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
$3,201
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,312
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$152,036
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$1,394,500
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,862
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$161
👥 People living there
830,235
456,349
Commute to work
30.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
60.3%
40.9%
Own their home
38.2%
65.1%
Below poverty line
11.2%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Francisco | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $59,690 | -55% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $89,450 | -52% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $56,940 | -50% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $69,560 | -44% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $124,530 | -43% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $51,500 | -42% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,380 | -38% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $133,380 | -37% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Francisco or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in San Francisco?
About $50,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, San Francisco or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $152,036 in San Francisco and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 52% more in San Francisco.
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