Richmond, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 7.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,746 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Richmond, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower