Looking for a fresh start in a new Virginia Beach neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 507
-14%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 115
14% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 3,215
-10%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 115
10% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 4,199
-8%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 115
8% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 75,365
-7%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 115
7% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 25,930
0%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 115
equal to Virginia Beach
Population 69,694
6%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 115
6% higher than Virginia Beach
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