Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 14.1% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,072 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher