Virginia Beach, Virginia
In Virginia Beach, Virginia, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.97 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.09 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,787, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Virginia Beach's cost-of-living index of 98 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.97
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,787
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$12.61
Combo meal
Electricity
15.87¢
per kWh · ~$143/mo
Car Insurance
$157/mo
$1,880/yr
Median Household Income
$90,685
31% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.36 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.75 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.65 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.23 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.82 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.45 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.55 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.27 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.72 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.41 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.75 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.06 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.47 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.44 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.21 | $5.36 | +27.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.51 | $7.75 | +19.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.58 | $6.65 | +19.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.52 | $2.04 | +34.2% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.04 | $5.23 | +29.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.60 | $11.82 | +37.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.77 | $5.45 | +44.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.93 | $4.55 | +15.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.60 | $5.27 | +14.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.18 | $2.72 | +24.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.86 | $2.41 | +29.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.46 | $7.75 | +41.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.17 | $5.06 | +21.3% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.81 | $6.47 | +34.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.03 | $8.44 | +40.0% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$12.61
Casual Dining
$24.25
Monthly Spend
$414.75
+3.95% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.82
$12.61
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $8.83
$13.62
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $9.46
$14.12
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.46
$6.20
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Average 1BR: $1,465/mo · 2BR: $2,109/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
179k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,115
$58k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$91k
household median
Employment by Sector — Virginia Beach
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$78k/yr
~$62k/yr
~$26k/yr
~$45k/yr
~$84k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 51810
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,606/wk · $84k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$505/wk · $26k/yr
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