Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 3.0% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 26% (125.8 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $72,808 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) | Tampa | Virginia Beach | Tampa vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 97.9 | +3.0% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.8 | -1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 99.8 | +26.1% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 89.6 | -1.2% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.6 | -1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 100.1 | +3.2% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Virginia Beach | $48,539 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Virginia Beach | $97,077 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Virginia Beach | $145,616 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.