San Diego, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 35.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $28,981 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to San Diego, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower