Martinsville, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 49.9% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $127,438 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Martinsville, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher