Cost of Living in Laurel Hill, VA

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54%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
170%
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 Laurel Hill Virginia National
Cost of living154111100
Groceries103103100
Health care103103100
Housing270129100
Transportation108105100
Utilities106104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108103100
Household Items101102100
Education & Childcare107109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Laurel Hill is 39% higher than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Laurel Hill is 54% higher than the national average
  • Laurel Hill housing is 170% 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$173,613$14,468$4,051$5,209
      Renters$120,303$10,025$2,807$3,609
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Laurel Hill, VA, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Laurel Hill, the median monthly income is $173,613 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $4,051 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $120,303, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $2,807 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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