Side-by-side
Virginia Beach vs Austin
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Virginia Beach, VA71 | Austin, TX76 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 76 |
| Affordability | 75 | 86 |
| Housing | 61 | 55 |
| Jobs | 55 | 64 |
| Safety | 87 | 83 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 38 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,409 | $4,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,755 | $1,373 |
| Median home value | $366,300 | $512,700 |
| Median HH income | $90,685 | $91,461 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Population | 457.1K | 967.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 32° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 213 | 228 |