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Cost of Living in Virginia Beach

Median income in Virginia Beach is $58,000/year ($4,833/month). Here is how to budget every dollar.

Average Rent in Virginia Beach

$1,000

Studio

$1,250

1 Bedroom

$1,500

2 Bedrooms

Monthly Budget Breakdown: $4,833/month

How to allocate the median Virginia Beach income of $58,000/year after taxes.

Housing

$1,250

26%

Food & Groceries

$480

10%

Transportation

$380

8%

Utilities

$190

4%

Healthcare

$240

5%

Entertainment

$290

6%

Personal & Other

$240

5%

Savings

$1,763

36%

Total

$4,833

100%

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Affordable Neighborhoods in Virginia Beach

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Oceanfront is touristy and pricier — look at Hilltop or Great Neck for better value

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Norfolk next door has lower rents with access to the same metro amenities

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Chesapeake and Suffolk offer affordable suburban family living

Money-Saving Tips for Virginia Beach

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Military families: take advantage of BAH and on-base amenities to stretch your budget

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Free beach access year-round is one of the best entertainment savings

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Shop at Food Lion, Lidl, and Aldi for competitive grocery prices

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