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Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 5.8% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 16% (99.8 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $70,908 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | New Orleans | Virginia Beach vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 92.6 | +5.8% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 93.7 | +3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 86.0 | +16.0% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 71.2 | +25.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 95.7 | +3.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 98.2 | +1.9% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in New Orleans | $47,272 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in New Orleans | $94,544 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in New Orleans | $141,815 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.