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Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 1.6% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 9% (99.8 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $76,182 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Jacksonville | Virginia Beach vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 99.5 | -1.6% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.2 | +0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 109.8 | -9.1% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 87.5 | +2.4% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.9 | -0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 99.6 | +0.5% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Jacksonville | $50,788 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Jacksonville | $101,575 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Jacksonville | $152,363 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.