Cost of Living in Covington, VA

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12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
50%
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 Covington Virginia National
Cost of living88111100
Groceries103103100
Health care102103100
Housing50129100
Transportation103105100
Utilities104104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105103100
Household Items104102100
Education & Childcare103109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Covington is 21% lower than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Covington is 12% lower than the national average
  • Covington housing is 50% 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$66,085$5,507$1,542$1,983
      Renters$44,804$3,734$1,045$1,344
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Covington, VA, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Covington, homeowners have a median income of $66,085. Using that number, a maximum of $1,542 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $44,804, which means there is a maximum of $1,045 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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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