What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to San Francisco, California?

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to San Francisco, California?

A salary of $80,000 in San Francisco, California could decrease to $33,869 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.

SAN FRANCISCO vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

San Francisco, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 57.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $33,869 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to San Francisco, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

38.1% lower

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.2% lower

Cost of Food

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San Francisco, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

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