Cost of Living in Belt Center, Richmond, VA

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2%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
4%
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 Belt Center Richmond Virginia
Cost of living102112111
Groceries105105103
Health care104104103
Housing96129129
Transportation105105105
Utilities102102104
Lifestyle & Entertainment110110103
Household Items100100102
Education & Childcare111111109
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Belt Center is 8% lower than the Richmond average
  • The cost of living in Belt Center is 2% higher than the national average
  • Belt Center housing is 4% 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)
      Household$97,112$8,093$2,266$2,914

      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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