Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 7.6% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 25% (125.1 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $69,678 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) | Portland | Virginia Beach | Portland vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 97.9 | +7.6% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.8 | +8.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 99.8 | +25.4% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 89.6 | +19.4% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 98.6 | +1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 100.1 | -1.3% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Virginia Beach | $46,452 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Virginia Beach | $92,905 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Virginia Beach | $139,357 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.