salaryVirginia Beach is 7% 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
$1,942
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,595
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$86,180
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$440,900
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,174
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$161
👥 People living there
322,326
456,349
Commute to work
31.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
20%
40.9%
Own their home
53.9%
65.1%
Below poverty line
15.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Stockton for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Stockton | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $99,900 | $59,690 | -40% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,400 | $63,380 | -35% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $134,580 | $89,450 | -34% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $79,540 | $56,940 | -28% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $69,160 | $51,500 | -26% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $174,880 | $133,380 | -24% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,990 | $38,150 | -24% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $162,110 | $126,430 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stockton or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Stockton?
About $55,919 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Stockton or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $86,180 in Stockton and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 14% more in Virginia Beach.
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