Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 16.6% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 56% (155.6 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $64,347 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) | Miami | Virginia Beach | Miami vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 97.9 | +16.6% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 96.8 | +7.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 99.8 | +55.9% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 89.6 | +8.5% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 98.6 | +10.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 100.1 | +6.4% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Virginia Beach | $42,898 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Virginia Beach | $85,797 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Virginia Beach | $128,695 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.