Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 17.3% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $58,627 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher