Median rent is 19% lower in Ferry Pass ($1,383/mo vs $1,714/mo). Buying is cheaper in Ferry Pass, where the median home runs $260,100 versus $382,500. Households earn more in Virginia Beach ($92,968 vs $61,689 a year). Taken together, Virginia Beach is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 97.7 against 97.8 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Virginia Beach, VA.
City A
Ferry Pass, FL
City B
Virginia Beach, VA
How much would you need to earn in Virginia Beach, VA to maintain your standard of living from Ferry Pass, FL?
Equivalent salary in Virginia Beach, VA
$74,907
You could earn $93 less (0% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Ferry Pass
Florida
Virginia Beach
Virginia
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Ferry Pass at $1,383/mo compared to $1,714/mo in Virginia Beach (19% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Virginia Beach: the median home is $382,500 versus $260,100 in Ferry Pass — 32% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Ferry Pass
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Virginia Beach
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is available for Virginia Beach (avg AQI 45.0) but not yet for Ferry Pass.
Pick Virginia Beach if you prioritize higher median household income ($92,968/yr).
Pick Ferry Pass if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,383/mo median).
Is Ferry Pass cheaper than Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 97.7 versus 97.8 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Virginia Beach.
How much is rent in Ferry Pass vs Virginia Beach?
Median rent is $1,383/mo in Ferry Pass, FL and $1,714/mo in Virginia Beach, VA. Ferry Pass, FL has the lower rent by about 19%.
Which has higher salaries — Ferry Pass or Virginia Beach?
Median household income is $61,689 in Ferry Pass, FL and $92,968 in Virginia Beach, VA. Virginia Beach, VA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Ferry Pass or Virginia Beach?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match my Ferry Pass income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Ferry Pass, FL is equivalent to roughly $99,876 in Virginia Beach, VA (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
