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
$1,489
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,351
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$75,564
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$363,500
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,947
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$161
👥 People living there
230,293
456,349
Commute to work
20.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
33.9%
40.9%
Own their home
58.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
13.8%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Spokane 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 | Spokane | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $95,660 | $59,690 | -38% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,800 | $63,380 | -36% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $83,310 | $56,940 | -32% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $79,830 | $62,350 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $111,750 | $89,450 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $62,980 | $50,460 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $48,560 | $39,020 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Cashier | $36,290 | $29,320 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Spokane or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Spokane 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 Spokane?
About $58,562 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Spokane or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $75,564 in Spokane and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 25% more in Virginia Beach.
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