B+
9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
21%
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 Chester Gap Virginia National
Cost of living109111100
Groceries103103100
Health care104103100
Housing121129100
Transportation105105100
Utilities106104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105103100
Household Items102102100
Education & Childcare104109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Chester Gap is 2% lower than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Chester Gap is 9% higher than the national average
  • Chester Gap housing is 21% higher 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$148,715$12,393$3,470$4,462
      Renters$129,732$10,811$3,027$3,892

      Virginia Sales Tax

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

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      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.