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Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 2.6% less expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 12% (87.6 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $77,022 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) | Cincinnati | Virginia Beach | Cincinnati vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 97.9 | -2.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.8 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 99.8 | -12.2% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 89.6 | +1.5% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 98.6 | +0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 100.1 | -3.0% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Virginia Beach | $51,348 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Virginia Beach | $102,696 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Virginia Beach | $154,044 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.