What is the cost of living in Virginia, MN?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Virginia has an overall cost of living index of 85, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Minnesota, Virginia has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Minnesota's index of 101.
The standard of living in Virginia ranks as #1 most affordable out of the 151 places we measured in Minnesota. By definition, that implies Virginia ranks as the #150 most expensive place in the North Star State.
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Virginia Cost Of Living Vs. Minnesota
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Virginia. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Virginia is 101.
The Groceries index in Virginia is 97.
The Health index in Virginia is 56.
The Housing index in Virginia is 103.
The Transportation index in Virginia is 107.
The Utilities index in Virginia is 96.
| Living Expense | Virginia | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 56 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Virginia Cost Of Living Compared To Minnesota Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Virginia, MN Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Minnesota, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Virginia is $128,642.
The Median Rent in Virginia is $792.
The Median Income in Virginia is $51,720.
The Home Value To Income in Virginia is 2.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Virginia is 0.18x.
Virginia, MN Costs By Category
Detailed Virginia Services costs vs. Minnesota
Detailed Virginia Groceries costs vs. Minnesota
Detailed Virginia Health costs vs. Minnesota
Detailed Virginia Transportation costs vs. Minnesota
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Virginia
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Virginia. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Hibbing, MN has a cost of living index of 87, 1.0x Virginia.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing, MN | 16,057 | 87 | 1.0x |
