Side-by-side
Virginia Beach vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Virginia Beach, VA75 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 54 |
| Affordability | 80 | 64 |
| Housing | 72 | 35 |
| Jobs | 55 | 7 |
| Safety | 93 | 51 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,198 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $366,300 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $90,685 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| Population | 457.1K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 32° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 184 | 214 |