Virginia Beach, VA variant. This is a Virginia Beach, VA-specific version of the Salary Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Salary Calculator.
A salary in Virginia Beach must be weighed against a cost-of-living index of 102 (US avg = 100) and a $360,000 median home. The same paycheck stretches very differently here than in a cheaper metro.
Salary vs. cost of living in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach's cost-of-living index of 102 means goods and housing cost about 2% more than the national average. To match a $60,000 lifestyle elsewhere you'd need roughly $61,200 here.
The $87,224 local median income and $1,750/month median rent set realistic expectations for Virginia Beach.
About Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach applies Virginia state income and sales taxes.
Virginia Beach home prices are moderate for a coastal metro.
Virginia Beach's economy is anchored by the military and tourism, with a cost of living close to the national average.
Worked example: cost-of-living adjustment
A $70,000 offer in Virginia Beach (index 102) has the buying power of about $68,627 in an average-cost city. Rent alone runs ~$21,000/year.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $360,000
- Median rent: $1,750/mo
- Median household income: $87,224
- Local sales tax: 6%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.74%
- Cost of living index: 102 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia Beach expensive?
Its cost-of-living index is 102 vs. the US average of 100, so it's above average.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach?
Scale your target lifestyle by the 102 index - e.g., $61,200 to match a $60k lifestyle.