Side-by-side
Austin vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Virginia Beach, VA75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 75 |
| Affordability | 94 | 80 |
| Housing | 58 | 72 |
| Jobs | 76 | 55 |
| Safety | 58 | 93 |
| Climate | 92 | 96 |
| Amenities | 64 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,198 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Population | 967.9K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 184 |