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, VA77 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 77 | 52 |
| Affordability | 83 | 59 |
| Housing | 74 | 37 |
| Jobs | 62 | 3 |
| Safety | 93 | 51 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,057 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $366,300 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $90,685 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| Population | 457.1K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 32° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 184 | 214 |