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Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 11.2% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 51% (151.1 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $67,462 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) | Washington | Virginia Beach | Washington vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 97.9 | +11.2% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 96.8 | +8.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 99.8 | +51.4% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 89.6 | +19.1% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 98.6 | +3.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 100.1 | +14.7% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Virginia Beach | $44,975 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Virginia Beach | $89,950 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Virginia Beach | $134,925 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.