Kentucky vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
5.3%
+0.7 pp in Kentucky
Income Tax (top rate)
3.50%
5.75%
+2.3 pp in Virginia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$877
$1,357
+55% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$221,500
$366,300
+65% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$64,731
$90,685
+40% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
58.2°F
59.9°F
+1.7°F in Virginia
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Kentucky/Virginia — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.