State guide
Cost of living in Virginia
7 Virginia cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.8% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 5.8%.
Cities covered
7
Median rent
$1,713/mo
Median est. cost
$4,198/mo
State income tax
≈4.8%
Standouts in Virginia
Cheapest
Norfolk, VA
$4,188/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Virginia Beach, VA
Fit 75
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Virginia Beach, VA
Safety 93
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Arlington, VA
Jobs 89
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Chesapeake, VA
227 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
Every Virginia city, cheapest first
Track Virginia costs
We'll email you when rents and costs across Virginia shift. Occasional, no spam.
We'll only email you what you asked for. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.