Best places to live in Virginia
CityLedger tracks 7 Virginia metros, led by Charlottesville. Cost of living runs from about 89 to 99 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.
| Metro | Livability | Cost of living | Median income | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 84 | 99 | $95,796 | $1,542/mo |
| Richmond, VA | 62 | 98 | $83,460 | $1,546/mo |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 58 | 98 | $82,402 | $1,556/mo |
| Roanoke, VA | 55 | 94 | $72,557 | $1,188/mo |
| Blacksburg, VA | 49 | 93 | $65,518 | $1,123/mo |
| Winchester, VA | 48 | 96 | $81,443 | $1,359/mo |
| Lynchburg, VA | 44 | 89 | $65,735 | $1,065/mo |
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