Benton, Louisiana vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 7.9% more expensive than Benton, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,971 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Benton, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Benton, Louisiana
Benton, LA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Benton, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher