What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,444 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 2.9% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,444 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to State College, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

35.0% higher

Health

16.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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