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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 3.3% less expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 28% (72.0 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $77,591 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) | Pittsburgh | Virginia Beach | Pittsburgh vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 97.9 | -3.3% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.8 | +4.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 99.8 | -27.9% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 89.6 | +20.2% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 98.6 | -0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 100.1 | -7.6% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Virginia Beach | $51,727 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Virginia Beach | $103,454 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Virginia Beach | $155,181 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.