Cost of Living in Virginia
The cost of living in Virginia is same as the national average
| Cost of Living in Virginia | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 2% higher |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 4% higher |
| Food | 1% lower |
| Healthcare | 1% higher |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Goods & Services | 0% |
Summary
The cost of living in Virginia is same as the national average. Housing is 2% higher than the national average, while utilities are 4% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 1% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 0%.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 1% higher in Virginia compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 0%.
The Cost of Living in Virginia Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Virginia’s 12 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Virginia varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Virginia is Arlington, where the cost of living is 37% higher compared to the state average and 37% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Virginia is Lexington, with a cost of living 12% lower below the state average and 12% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA | 37% higher | 37% higher |
| Alexandria, VA | 31% higher | 31% higher |
| Charlottesville, VA | 2% higher | 2% higher |
| Winchester, VA | 0% | 0% |
| Richmond, VA | 4% lower | 4% lower |
| Blacksburg, VA | 6% lower | 6% lower |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 6% lower | 6% lower |
| Staunton, VA | 6% lower | 6% lower |
| Roanoke, VA | 8% lower | 8% lower |
| Lynchburg, VA | 8% lower | 8% lower |
| Martinsville, VA | 11% lower | 11% lower |
| Lexington, VA | 12% lower | 12% lower |