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Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 2.2% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 11% (111.0 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $73,413 buys in Virginia Beach, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Virginia Beach | Atlanta vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 97.9 | +2.2% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.8 | +3.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 99.8 | +11.2% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 89.6 | +7.4% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 98.6 | -1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 100.1 | -2.0% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Virginia Beach | $48,942 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Virginia Beach | $97,884 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Virginia Beach | $146,826 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.