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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 2.9% less expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 21% (79.0 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $77,250 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) | St. Louis | Virginia Beach | St. Louis vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 97.9 | -2.9% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 96.8 | +3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 99.8 | -20.8% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 89.6 | -21.9% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.6 | +0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 100.1 | -9.0% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Virginia Beach | $51,500 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Virginia Beach | $103,000 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Virginia Beach | $154,501 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.