Cheapest Cost of Living in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by cheapest cost of living

Best Virginia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Cheapest Cost of Living — Virginia

1 Virginia Beach 101.1

2 Chesapeake 101.1

3 Arlington 101.1

4 Norfolk 101.1

5 Richmond 101.1

6 Newport News 101.1

7 Alexandria 101.1

8 Hampton 101.1

9 Roanoke 101.1

10 Portsmouth 101.1

11 Suffolk 101.1

12 Lynchburg 101.1

13 Dale City 101.1

14 Centreville 101.1

15 Reston 101.1

16 Harrisonburg 101.1

17 McLean 101.1

18 Leesburg 101.1

19 Tuckahoe 101.1

20 Charlottesville 101.1

21 Ashburn 101.1

22 Blacksburg 101.1

23 Lake Ridge 101.1

24 Woodbridge 101.1

25 Burke 101.1

26 Manassas 101.1

27 Danville 101.1

28 Linton Hall 101.1

29 Annandale 101.1

30 Mechanicsville 101.1

31 Oakton 101.1

32 Fair Oaks 101.1

33 South Riding 101.1

34 Petersburg 101.1

35 Sterling 101.1

36 Springfield 101.1

37 West Falls Church 101.1

38 Fredericksburg 101.1

39 Short Pump 101.1

40 Tysons 101.1

41 Winchester 101.1

42 Cave Spring 101.1

43 Staunton 101.1

44 Salem 101.1

45 Bailey's Crossroads 101.1

46 Herndon 101.1

47 Fairfax 101.1

48 Brambleton 101.1

49 Chantilly 101.1

50 Chester 101.1

51 Cherry Hill 101.1

52 Hopewell 101.1

53 West Springfield 101.1

54 Leesylvania 101.1

55 Christiansburg 101.1

56 Waynesboro 101.1

57 McNair 101.1

58 Montclair 101.1

59 Lorton 101.1

60 Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) 101.1

61 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) 101.1

62 Merrifield 101.1

63 Buckhall 101.1

64 Culpeper 101.1

65 Meadowbrook 101.1

66 Lincolnia 101.1

67 Midlothian 101.1

68 Franklin Farm 101.1

69 Sudley 101.1

70 Colonial Heights 101.1

71 Laurel 101.1

72 Franconia 101.1

73 Gainesville 101.1

74 Hybla Valley 101.1

75 Idylwood 101.1

76 Burke Centre 101.1

77 Kingstowne 101.1

78 Bon Air 101.1

79 Bristol 101.1

80 Hollins 101.1

81 Manassas Park 101.1

82 Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) 101.1

83 Glen Allen 101.1

84 Fort Hunt 101.1

85 Radford 101.1

86 Vienna 101.1

87 Stone Ridge 101.1

88 East Highland Park 101.1

89 Wolf Trap 101.1

90 Williamsburg 101.1

91 Front Royal 101.1

92 Highland Springs 101.1

93 Great Falls 101.1

94 Broadlands 101.1

95 Falls Church 101.1

96 Brandermill 101.1

97 Newington 101.1

98 Martinsville 101.1

99 Groveton 101.1

100 Kings Park West 101.1

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by cheapest cost of living in Virginia.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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