Cost of Living in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA

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6%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
10%
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 Mercury Central Hampton Virginia
Cost of living106105111
Groceries102102103
Health care105105103
Housing110106129
Transportation102102105
Utilities106106104
Lifestyle & Entertainment104104103
Household Items103103102
Education & Childcare113113109
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mercury Central is 5% lower than the Hampton average
  • The cost of living in Mercury Central is 6% higher than the national average
  • Mercury Central housing is 10% 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)
      Household$82,041$6,837$1,914$2,461

      Virginia Sales Tax

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      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.
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