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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 14.9% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 49% (148.6 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $65,257 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) | New York | Virginia Beach | New York vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 97.9 | +14.9% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 96.8 | +13.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 99.8 | +48.9% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 89.6 | +41.8% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 98.6 | +7.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 100.1 | +13.4% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Virginia Beach | $43,505 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Virginia Beach | $87,010 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Virginia Beach | $130,515 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.