Head to head
Miami, FL vs Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $814/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $11,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Miami64 | Virginia Beach81 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,691 | $3,877 |
| Salary for comfort | $84,000/yr | $72,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $2,000 | $1,650 |
| Median home value | $475,200 | $366,300 |
| Median household income | $59,390 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Housing score | 6 | 70 |
| Jobs score | 67 | 73 |
| Safety score | 58 | 94 |
| Climate score | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 80 | 45 |
| Population | 446.7K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 62° | 88° / 34° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Miami, FL
Virginia Beach, VA