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
$1,894
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,788
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$87,723
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$462,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,899
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$161
👥 People living there
195,300
456,349
Commute to work
23.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
32.3%
40.9%
Own their home
50.8%
65.1%
Below poverty line
10.2%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, shorter commutes.
- Pick Virginia Beach for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Vancouver | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $105,090 | $62,350 | -41% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $101,010 | $61,870 | -39% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | $59,690 | -39% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | $56,940 | -33% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $89,450 | -31% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $73,710 | $51,500 | -30% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $39,020 | -29% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | $63,380 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vancouver or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Virginia Beach is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,924 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Vancouver?
About $55,743 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Vancouver or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $87,723 in Vancouver and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 13% more in Virginia Beach.
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