Cost of Living in Long Branch, VA

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Long Branch, VA

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
F
60%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
187%
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 Long Branch Virginia National
Cost of living160111100
Groceries103103100
Health care103103100
Housing287129100
Transportation108105100
Utilities106104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108103100
Household Items101102100
Education & Childcare107109100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Long Branch, VA

property for sale

9361 Tartan View Dr

Fairfax, VA
property for sale

9307 Shari Dr

Fairfax, VA
property for sale

9341 Chestnut Knolls Dr

Fairfax, VA
property for sale

9340 Chestnut Knolls Dr

Fairfax, VA

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Long Branch is 43% higher than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Long Branch is 60% higher than the national average
  • Long Branch housing is 187% 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Long Branch

See all the best places to live around Long Branch

Compare Long Branch, VA Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Long Branch?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Long Branch?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Long Branch poll results

      The best places in Virginia

      Here are the best places to live in VirginiaCheck out the 10 safest cities in VirginiaThese are the largest cities in VirginiaMost Dangerous Cities In The US
      Best Places in Virginia

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$286,788$23,899$6,691$8,605
      Renters$47,129$3,927$1,100$1,414
      The affordability of the housing market in Long Branch, VA as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Long Branch homeowners, the median income is $286,788. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $6,691 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $47,129. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,100 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Port Royal, VA1541077.4%
      Bowling Green, VA1,4161065.9%
      Lake Land'Or, VA3,7821066.3%
      Lake Caroline, VA1,4741088.1%
      King George, VA4,75211616.0%
      Long Branch, VA8,13316059.5%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Hillside, IL8,1311044.2%
      Hastings-on-Hudson, NY8,13517474.5%
      Woodland Park, CO8,13012727.0%
      Center Moriches, NY8,13613939.5%
      Camp Hill, PA8,1371055.4%
      Long Branch, VA8,13316059.5%
      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.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026