2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 352 cities in Virginia.
Average median home value across Virginia cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Virginia.
COL index 105.9 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Virginia.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls CDP | 180.9 | Very Expensive | $1,342,400 | N/A |
| 2 | Keswick CDP | 164.0 | Very Expensive | $1,116,800 | N/A |
| 3 | Clifton | 158.1 | Very Expensive | $1,039,500 | N/A |
| 4 | Waterford CDP | 156.4 | Very Expensive | $1,016,300 | N/A |
| 5 | Vienna | 152.2 | Very Expensive | $961,100 | N/A |
| 6 | Union Mill CDP | 150.8 | Very Expensive | $942,400 | N/A |
| 7 | Dunn Loring CDP | 150.3 | Very Expensive | $935,000 | N/A |
| 8 | Crosspointe CDP | 149.3 | Very Expensive | $921,400 | N/A |
| 9 | Navy CDP | 149.2 | Very Expensive | $920,900 | N/A |
| 10 | Braddock CDP | 148.8 | Very Expensive | $915,900 | N/A |
| 11 | Fort Hunt CDP | 146.9 | Very Expensive | $890,400 | N/A |
| 12 | Broadlands CDP | 144.6 | Very Expensive | $859,400 | N/A |
| 13 | Lake Barcroft CDP | 143.8 | Very Expensive | $848,200 | N/A |
| 14 | Floris CDP | 143.4 | Very Expensive | $843,600 | N/A |
| 15 | Brambleton CDP | 142.6 | Very Expensive | $833,000 | N/A |
| 16 | Flint Hill CDP | 142.4 | Very Expensive | $830,000 | N/A |
| 17 | Wakefield CDP | 142.1 | Very Expensive | $826,100 | N/A |
| 18 | Franklin Farm CDP | 140.9 | Very Expensive | $810,600 | N/A |
| 19 | Moorefield CDP | 140.3 | Very Expensive | $802,700 | N/A |
| 20 | Mason Neck CDP | 140.0 | Very Expensive | $798,000 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources