What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $34,296 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.

WASHINGTON vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 31.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $34,296 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Washington, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

27.6% lower

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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