Quick answer
Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 6.9% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 39% (99.8 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $70,178 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Birmingham | Virginia Beach vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 91.6 | +6.9% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.4 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 71.9 | +38.9% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 83.8 | +6.9% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 96.7 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 92.7 | +8.0% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Birmingham | $46,785 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Birmingham | $93,571 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Birmingham | $140,356 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.