What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Owensboro, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 102% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Owensboro, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Owensboro, Kentucky should increase to $64,401 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.

OWENSBORO vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 28.8% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $64,401 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Owensboro, Kentucky

Owensboro, KY vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Owensboro, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

32.3% higher

Health

14.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Owensboro, KY vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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