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Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 2.2% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 23% (99.8 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $73,394 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Buffalo | Virginia Beach vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 95.8 | +2.2% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 99.7 | -2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 81.0 | +23.2% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 129.5 | -30.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 97.8 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 97.0 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Buffalo | $48,929 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Buffalo | $97,859 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Buffalo | $146,788 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.