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
$1,358
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,285
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$61,553
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$266,200
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,786
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$161
👥 People living there
547,073
456,349
Commute to work
21.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
31.1%
40.9%
Own their home
51.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
18.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Tucson 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 | Tucson | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,220 | $63,380 | +34% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $107,510 | $133,380 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $76,970 | $59,690 | -22% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $83,610 | $100,340 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $47,960 | $56,940 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,540 | $69,560 | +17% in Virginia Beach |
| Civil Engineer | $81,490 | $94,680 | +16% in Virginia Beach |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,940 | $64,370 | -15% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tucson or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Tucson 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 Tucson?
About $60,647 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Tucson or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $61,553 in Tucson and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 39% more in Virginia Beach.