Columbus, Ohio vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 19.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $239,073 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Columbus, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher