Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 8.9% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 30% (130.2 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $68,863 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) | Sacramento | Virginia Beach | Sacramento vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 97.9 | +8.9% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.8 | +8.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 99.8 | +30.5% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 89.6 | +68.9% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.6 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 100.1 | +1.2% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Virginia Beach | $45,908 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Virginia Beach | $91,817 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Virginia Beach | $137,725 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.