Cost of Living in Abingdon, VA

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6%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
14%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Abingdon Virginia National
Cost of living94111100
Groceries96103100
Health care99103100
Housing86129100
Transportation97105100
Utilities99104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment99103100
Household Items98102100
Education & Childcare100109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Abingdon is 15% lower than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Abingdon is 6% lower than the national average
  • Abingdon housing is 14% lower than the national average
  • Virginia general sales tax is 4% higher than the national average
  • Virginia state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$92,720$7,727$2,163$2,782
      Renters$50,333$4,194$1,174$1,510
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Abingdon is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Abingdon has a median income of about $92,720 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,163 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $50,333. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,174 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Virginia Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Virginia 5.3% 6%

      Virginia Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Virginia 2% 5.75%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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