Virginia Beach, VA Cost of Living


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Virginia Beach cost of living score
104.8
More expensive
4.8% higher
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Virginia average
Virginia Beach, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% higher than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Virginia.

Virginia Beach, VA

Housing costs in Virginia Beach?
A typical home costs $370,800, which is 9.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.0% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Virginia Beach costs $1,590 per month, which is 11.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.9% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Virginia Beach?
To live comfortably in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $70,920 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach, Virginia boasts both affordability and exciting attractions - allowing you to get the most value out of your money. Homeowners can find various housing options ranging from single family homes to luxurious condominiums - while renters also have access to more attractive deals nowadays. Furthermore, food and transportation costs remain quite low compared with other parts of the country - making Virginia Beach well worth considering if you need the most out of your dollar.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVirginia BeachVirginiaUnited States
  104.8104.2100.0
  100.399.6100
  105.2103.1100.0
  109.9112.9100.0
  $370,800$343,200$338,100
  97.1%99.3%100.0%
  98.099.4100.0
  140.8113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

If you lived here prior to 2005, your experience in Virginia Beach is likely between good and wonderful. There are still pros to living here. Other reviews have  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 11 years while I was in the Navy. It was a bit of a culture shock, since I grew up in a small rural town in Maine with 900 people.  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in the Kempsville area of VB growing up and loved it. There's no way to be bored when you have so many public and neighborhood parks, libraries, events,  More

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