The cost of living in Virginia is, overall, on par with the national average, according to RentCafe. But there are areas where the cost of living is higher. For example, the cost of healthcare is 1% ...

Virginia has a fairly complex set of tax rules. While the Commonwealth’s sales tax is among the lowest in the states, Virginia income taxes can be quite high for some residents. But overall, property ...

RICHMOND — Emily Cagle and her husband chose to live in Richmond because it was more affordable than Northern Virginia, where her husband is from. “I think it’s gotten really absurd,” Cagle said, ...

I've lived in New York City and Virginia Beach, but never felt like I fully belonged in either. After three years in NYC, I moved back to Virginia to save money and figure out what I wanted. While ...

Attracting 276,161 movers in 2023, Virginia is a popular choice for movers seeking natural beauty, urban convenience and job opportunities. However, with a positive net migration of 22,921 residents ...

People watching a rodeo in Woodstock, Virginia. While I spent my childhood at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, hours away from any major East Coast city, I didn’t fully appreciate Virginia’s ...

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission released a new report about demographic shifts in the region, warning that the area is seeing a “slow growth” in new residents because of a high cost of ...