Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 8.0% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 47% (146.9 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $69,441 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) | Denver | Virginia Beach | Denver vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 97.9 | +8.0% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.8 | +4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 99.8 | +47.2% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 89.6 | -1.9% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 98.6 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 100.1 | +5.7% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Virginia Beach | $46,294 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Virginia Beach | $92,588 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Virginia Beach | $138,881 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.