Vanguard Landing

The city sits about 2% below the national cost of living, with an index of 97.9. Virginia is a compact-license state and uses a graduated state income tax, so if you already hold a compact license you can start here without sitting for a second full license. If you live inside Virginia Beach, the citywide commute averages about 21 minutes. Relocators often look at Kempsville and Salem for a mix of safety, price, and a central spot; a 3-bedroom townhouse in that band is around $2,150. Other areas people weigh include Great Neck and Shore Drive, Chic's Beach if you want to walk the bay, Town Center for a condo, Thorogood for older or larger homes, and Sandbridge if you want to be closer to the ocean. What they tell you not to do is rent in Hampton or anywhere across the water and then drive in for every shift. That trip can run 45 minutes or more. Nearby names already hiring in the same market include Sentara Health, Eastern Healthcare Group, the Dept of Veterans Services, Rowan, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, and DAVITA.