Quick answer
Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 4.7% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 9% (99.8 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $78,680 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Hartford | Virginia Beach vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 102.7 | -4.7% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 97.3 | -0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 110.2 | -9.5% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 144.9 | -38.2% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 102.7 | -4.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 104.8 | -4.5% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Hartford | $52,453 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Hartford | $104,906 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Hartford | $157,359 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.