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Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 0.2% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 4% (99.8 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $75,165 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Raleigh | Virginia Beach vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 98.2 | -0.2% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.6 | +0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 103.5 | -3.5% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 89.0 | +0.7% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.2 | +0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 97.0 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Raleigh | $50,110 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Raleigh | $100,221 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Raleigh | $150,331 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.