Short Pump, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 4.5% cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,604 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Short Pump, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower