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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

Every Virginia city, cheapest first

1
Norfolk

pop 235K · rent $1,713 · est. $4,188/mo · comfortable on $79,000/yr

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2
Richmond

pop 227.6K · rent $1,655 · est. $4,197/mo · comfortable on $79,000/yr

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3
Virginia Beach

pop 457.1K · rent $1,713 · est. $4,198/mo · comfortable on $79,000/yr

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4
Newport News

pop 184.8K · rent $1,713 · est. $4,198/mo · comfortable on $79,000/yr

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5
Chesapeake

pop 251.2K · rent $1,713 · est. $4,209/mo · comfortable on $79,500/yr

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6
Arlington

pop 235.5K · rent $2,246 · est. $4,676/mo · comfortable on $90,000/yr

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7
Alexandria

pop 156.8K · rent $2,246 · est. $4,696/mo · comfortable on $90,500/yr

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Cost of living in Virginia: 7 cities compared · WhereDoIMove