salaryTulsa is 10% 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
$1,204
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,160
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$64,535
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$205,300
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,005
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$161
👥 People living there
413,794
456,349
Commute to work
18.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
33.6%
40.9%
Own their home
51.9%
65.1%
Below poverty line
18.7%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Tulsa 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 | Tulsa | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,350 | $39,020 | +113% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,220 | $63,380 | +31% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $108,220 | $133,380 | +23% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $47,600 | $56,940 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $108,730 | $129,090 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $58,790 | $50,460 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $139,460 | $124,530 | -11% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $39,440 | $43,620 | +11% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulsa or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Tulsa?
About $65,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Tulsa or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $64,535 in Tulsa and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 36% more in Virginia Beach.