Cost of Living in Virginia, MN
Population 8,362 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $48,321, median household incomes in Virginia land roughly 35% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Virginia lies roughly 180 miles north of the nearest major metro, St. Paul — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 58% lower than St. Paul's $280,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Virginia
The median home value in Virginia is $117,500 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $789/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,321/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. Overall, Virginia has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.
Virginia has limited residential data
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Virginia, MN?
Virginia has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.
What is average rent in Virginia, MN?
The median gross rent in Virginia is $789 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Virginia?
The median home value in Virginia is $117,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Virginia?
The median household income in Virginia is $48,321 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Virginia, MN?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Virginia is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.
Is Virginia, MN affordable?
Yes, Virginia is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.
Virginia at a Glance
- Population
- 8,362
- Median Income
- $48,321
- Home Value
- $117,500
- Median Rent
- $789/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.6%
- Sales Tax
- 7.4%
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