Cost of Living in Strasburg, VA

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6%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
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 Strasburg Virginia National
Cost of living106111100
Groceries101103100
Health care103103100
Housing113129100
Transportation104105100
Utilities102104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment106103100
Household Items100102100
Education & Childcare112109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Strasburg is 4% lower than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Strasburg is 6% higher than the national average
  • Strasburg 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$86,313$7,193$2,014$2,590
      Renters$45,316$3,776$1,057$1,360
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Strasburg is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Strasburg has a median income of about $86,313 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,014 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $45,316. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,057 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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