Compare My CityCost of Living in Virginia
We track 9 metro areas in Virginia. The average of the 9 metros we track in Virginia is 94.8 on the BEA's overall price index — 5.2% below the US average of 100. Lynchburg, VA is the least expensive at 89.4, while Charlottesville, VA is the most expensive at 99.1. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Virginia
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VA | 92.7 | −7.3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 99.1 | −0.9% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 94.9 | −5.1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 89.4 | −10.6% |
| Richmond, VA | 97.9 | −2.1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 93.6 | −6.4% |
| Staunton, VA | 91.1 | −8.9% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 97.9 | −2.1% |
| Winchester, VA | 96.5 | −3.5% |