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Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 8.3% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 35% (99.8 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $69,231 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Oklahoma City | Virginia Beach vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 90.4 | +8.3% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 93.8 | +3.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 73.9 | +35.1% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 74.1 | +20.9% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 95.5 | +3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 92.8 | +7.8% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Oklahoma City | $46,154 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Oklahoma City | $92,309 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Oklahoma City | $138,463 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.