Virginia Beach, VA vs Portsmouth, VA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Portsmouth, VA is 21% cheaper to rent than Virginia Beach, VA, with median rents of $1,632 vs $2,054. Household income is higher in Virginia Beach, VA ($92,968 vs $60,491). Virginia Beach, VA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (40.9%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents