What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 30% cheaper in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $129,960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $127,856 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 1.6% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $127,856 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
30% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Philadelphia, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

30.9% lower

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% lower

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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