Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 3.6% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 24% (123.4 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $72,429 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) | Orlando | Virginia Beach | Orlando vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 97.9 | +3.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.8 | -0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 99.8 | +23.6% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 89.6 | -2.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.6 | +0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 100.1 | +1.3% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Virginia Beach | $48,286 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Virginia Beach | $96,572 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Virginia Beach | $144,857 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.