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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 16.0% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 71% (170.4 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $64,681 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) | Los Angeles | Virginia Beach | Los Angeles vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 97.9 | +16.0% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.8 | +10.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 99.8 | +70.8% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 89.6 | +77.0% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.6 | +5.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 100.1 | +13.3% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Virginia Beach | $43,121 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Virginia Beach | $86,241 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Virginia Beach | $129,362 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.