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

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

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

A salary of $45,000 in Washington, Pennsylvania should increase to $53,740 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, Pennsylvania vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 19.4% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,740 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Washington, Pennsylvania

Washington, PA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Washington, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

290.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

1.0% higher

Health

17.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, Pennsylvania vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, PA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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