Cost of Living in The Plains, VA

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25%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
73%
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 The Plains Virginia National
Cost of living125111100
Groceries103103100
Health care104103100
Housing173129100
Transportation105105100
Utilities106104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105103100
Household Items102102100
Education & Childcare104109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in The Plains is 12% higher than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in The Plains is 25% higher than the national average
  • The Plains housing is 73% 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$100,772$8,398$2,351$3,023
      Renters$101,416$8,451$2,366$3,043

      Virginia Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Virginia 5.3% 6%

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      Virginia 2% 5.75%

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      The Plains, VA17312524.7%

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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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