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
-11%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 120
11% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 3,215
-9%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 120
9% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 4,199
-8%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 120
8% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 75,365
-6%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 120
6% lower than Virginia Beach
Population 25,930
0%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 120
equal to Virginia Beach
Population 69,694
6%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 120
6% higher than Virginia Beach
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