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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 0.6% less expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 2% (97.6 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $75,457 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) | Charlotte | Virginia Beach | Charlotte vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 97.9 | -0.6% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.8 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 99.8 | -2.2% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 89.6 | -0.5% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 98.6 | -0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 100.1 | -4.8% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Virginia Beach | $50,305 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Virginia Beach | $100,609 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Virginia Beach | $150,914 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.