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Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 13.5% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 52% (151.3 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $66,097 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) | Seattle | Virginia Beach | Seattle vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 97.9 | +13.5% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.8 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 99.8 | +51.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 89.6 | +3.6% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.6 | +8.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 100.1 | +9.0% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Virginia Beach | $44,065 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Virginia Beach | $88,130 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Virginia Beach | $132,194 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.