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Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 18.0% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 95% (194.7 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $63,536 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) | San Francisco | Virginia Beach | San Francisco vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 97.9 | +18.0% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 96.8 | +12.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 99.8 | +95.1% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 89.6 | +92.7% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 98.6 | +7.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 100.1 | +19.0% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Virginia Beach | $42,357 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Virginia Beach | $84,715 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Virginia Beach | $127,072 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.