What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $38,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $46,454 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.

COLUMBIA vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 22.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,454 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Columbia, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

28.3% higher

Health

8.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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