Texas vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.25%
5.3%
+1.0 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
None
5.75%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,170
$1,357
+16% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$264,900
$366,300
+38% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,043
$90,685
+35% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
67.2°F
59.9°F
+7.3°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 8/1 cities we track in Texas/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.