Missouri vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
5.3%
+1.1 pp in Virginia
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
5.75%
+1.0 pp in Virginia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,031
$1,357
+32% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$227,000
$366,300
+61% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,449
$90,685
+34% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
59.9°F
+3.2°F in Virginia
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Missouri/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.