Cost of Living in Port Royal, VA

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
13%
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 Port Royal Virginia National
Cost of living107111100
Groceries103103100
Health care103103100
Housing113129100
Transportation108105100
Utilities106104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108103100
Household Items101102100
Education & Childcare107109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Port Royal is 4% lower than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Port Royal is 7% higher than the national average
  • Port Royal housing is 13% 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$63,540$5,295$1,483$1,906
      Renters$62,879$5,240$1,467$1,887

      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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