salaryVirginia Beach is 12% 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
$3,027
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$161
👥 People living there
230,221
456,349
Commute to work
34.1 min
23.4 min
College degree
39.8%
40.9%
Own their home
71.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
7.4%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $53,075 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 32% more in Santa Clarita.
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