Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 0.7% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 5% (104.5 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $74,477 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) | Houston | Virginia Beach | Houston vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 97.9 | +0.7% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.8 | +4.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 99.8 | +4.7% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 89.6 | +6.4% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.6 | -3.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 100.1 | -0.6% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Virginia Beach | $49,651 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Virginia Beach | $99,302 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Virginia Beach | $148,954 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.