Quick answer
Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 1.0% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 3% (99.8 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $74,231 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Milwaukee | Virginia Beach vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 96.9 | +1.0% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 93.8 | +3.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 97.1 | +2.8% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 91.6 | -2.2% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 99.4 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 97.7 | +2.4% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Milwaukee | $49,487 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Milwaukee | $98,975 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Milwaukee | $148,462 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.