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36%
Overall NAT. AVG.
10%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
97%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Neabsco Virginia National
Cost of living136109100
Goods & Services110100100
Groceries113101100
Health care10999100
Housing197130100
Transportation11195100
Utilities101104100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Neabsco, VA

Understanding the cost of living in Neabsco can help future residents assess whether their current financial situation aligns with the expenses they will encounter. It enables them to plan for potential changes in their budget and lifestyle. The Neabsco cost of living index is 136, which is 36% higher than the national average. The cost of living index is calculated by taking into account multiple categories, which encompass both the cost of everyday expenditures and larger expenses as well.

If affordability is among your top priorities when searching for a new place to live, this area may not be the ideal fit, as the cost of living in Neabsco is among the most expensive in the United States. Just a minority of areas exhibit a cost of living at least 20% higher than the national average, and unfortunately, Neabsco falls into this category, which may not align with your goal of finding a budget-friendly living environment.

Housing costs make up a big chunk of the cost of living in Neabsco, and they usually eat into a large part of your take-home pay. Unfortunately, in this area, both buying a home and renting one costs 96.6% more than the average city. This includes stuff like home prices, rent, mortgage rates, and insurance.

Recurring goods and services expenses like haircuts, toothpaste, gym memberships and movie nights are a big part of your spending and make up 33% of the cost of living index. In Neabsco, these items will cost you 10.2% more than what most folks pay, making it a bit more expensive to live here.

The substantial and relentless rise in grocery prices definitely warrants some attention. Over the past two years, grocery expenses have escalated by more than 10%. Having said that, the situation in Neabsco is even less favorable, with grocery prices here being 12.6% higher than the national average.

Is Neabsco Affordable?

Is Neabsco affordable? It's a key consideration when pondering a move, as affordability often shapes your choices. The cost of living index (we discussed it earlier), coupled with housing costs and income levels, serves as the cornerstone for determining a location's affordability. Take Neabsco, for instance, where the median home price falls 93.7% higher than the national average, and monthly rent rates are 103.3% higher than usual. Additionally, median income levels contribute to the equation, with Neabsco flaunting a median household income of $116,958, 111.4% higher than the national norm.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Neabsco?

Taxes: Locations with elevated tax rates, encompassing both sales and income taxes, can be a factor in driving up the cost of living. When you're paying more in taxes for everyday goods and services, it naturally translates into higher expenses. Similarly, a higher income tax rate can also contribute to an overall higher cost of living. In Neabsco, the standard sales tax rate starts at 5.3%, and the income tax rates commence at 2%.

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may implement government subsidies or assistance programs with the goal of alleviating the cost of living pressures on their residents. These programs encompass a broad spectrum of support mechanisms, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farming subsidies. Areas offering fewer subsidies may experience a rise in their cost of living.

Utilities: Like everything else, utilities costs can range significantly depending on factors like climate, energy sources available, location and even state regulations. Things like electricity, water, heating and waste disposal costs can be higher or lower, depending on the city or state. The utilities index in Neabsco comes in at 0.8% higher than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Neabsco cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. Published on a quarterly basis, it compiles data from more than 300 independent researchers, encompassing over 60 goods and services. These items have been meticulously selected to represent various consumer expenditure categories, in 6 categories. Weightings assigned to cost differentials draw from government survey data tracking spending patterns among professional and executive households. While the C2ER index excludes data on sales or income tax rates, AreaVibes incorporates tax rates into the overall cost of living score for each region.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Neabsco is 24% higher than the Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Neabsco is 36% higher than the national average
  • Neabsco housing is 97% higher than the national average
  • Virginia general sales tax is 4% higher than the national average
  • Virginia state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$128,672$10,723$3,002$3,861
      Renters$90,365$7,530$2,108$2,711
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Neabsco, VA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Neabsco homeowners, is $128,672. This would allow for a maximum of $3,002 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $90,365 which would result in a maximum of $2,108 to be spent on rental costs.

      Virginia Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Virginia 5.3% 6%

      Virginia Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Virginia 2% 5.75%

      Goods & Services

      Item Neabsco National avg. Difference
      Haircut $25.51$24.265.1%
      Beauty Salon $47.63$45.564.5%
      Toothpaste $3.62$3.702.1%
      Shampoo $1.34$1.284.4%
      Movie $13.08$12.137.8%
      Bowling $24.34$18.0035.2%

      Groceries

      Item Neabsco National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.08$5.844.1%
      Fried Chicken $1.41$1.5710.6%
      Milk $4.68$4.670.2%
      Potatoes $5.30$4.937.3%
      Pizza $12.49$12.093.4%
      Beer $10.83$10.414.0%

      Health Care

      Item Neabsco National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $120.12$125.684.4%
      Doctor $135.82$135.780.0%
      Dentist $98.77$113.2912.8%
      Ibuprofen $10.80$10.651.4%
      Lipitor $485.49$468.603.6%

      Housing

      Item Neabsco National avg. Difference
      Home Price $357,800.00$184,700.0093.7%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,923.85$2,346.6918.0%
      Apartment Rent $1,929.00$949.00103.3%

      Transportation

      Item Neabsco National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.34$3.463.6%
      Tire Balancing $64.70$59.928.0%

      Utilities

      Item Neabsco National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $213.29$193.999.9%
      Phone $184.83$192.253.9%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.