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
$2,216
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,886
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$81,400
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$420,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,264
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$162
$161
👥 People living there
401,618
456,349
Commute to work
24.8 min
23.4 min
College degree
45.7%
40.9%
Own their home
50.3%
65.1%
Below poverty line
15.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Tampa for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Virginia Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tampa | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $75,710 | $59,690 | -21% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $52,000 | $61,870 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $50,540 | $59,470 | +18% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,660 | $38,150 | -11% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,790 | $30,820 | -9% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $57,450 | $62,350 | +9% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,210 | $69,560 | -8% in Virginia Beach |
| Civil Engineer | $100,570 | $94,680 | -6% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tampa or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Tampa?
About $58,246 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Tampa or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $81,400 in Tampa and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 19% more in Virginia Beach.