Seattle, Washington vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 38.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,249 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Seattle, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower