What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Bethesda, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Bethesda, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Bethesda, Maryland could decrease to $27,503 in Virginia Beach, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BETHESDA vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethesda, Maryland vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 45.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $27,503 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda, MD vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Bethesda, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

23.9% lower

Health

21.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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