Virginia Net Worth Calculator — Updated 2026

Virginia (VA) · State tax: 5.75% · Property tax: 0.80% · Median home (ZHVI): $385,000

As of Apr 2026 · Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Tax Foundation, Census ACS, Freddie Mac PMMS

Written by Jere Salmisto·Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial·Methodology
TL;DR

Virginia cost-of-living index is 101.3 (US = 100). Median home: $385,000, property tax 0.80%, state income tax 5.75% (2026).

Source: Zillow ZHVI / Tax Foundation, 2026-04-19

For most Virginia residents, their home is the single largest asset on the net worth statement. With a median home price of $385,000, homeowners in Virginia start with a significant property-based net worth component, offset by mortgage debt. Property values across the state vary widely, but the cost of living index of 101.3 provides context for overall asset and liability levels. The 5.75% state income tax reduces the rate at which you can accumulate assets from earned income, making employer retirement matches and tax-advantaged savings especially valuable. Track your net worth quarterly to measure progress — include home equity, retirement accounts, liquid savings, and subtract all debts.

Virginia Financial Snapshot (2026) — Net Worth Calculator

Median income + cost-of-living scale the savings rate for the net worth calculator in Virginia. Every row cites a primary public dataset. Numbers reflect the most recent vintage available; refresh cadence is documented in the methodology.

MetricVirginiaSource
Median household income$89,930/yr[1]
Top marginal income tax rate5.75%[2]
Cost-of-living index (BEA RPP)101.3 (US = 100)[3]
Median home value (ZHVI)$385,000[4]
Minimum wage$12.41/hr[5]

How the Net Worth Calculator Math Works Under Virginia Law

The Net Worth Calculator runs a well-known formula (principal × rate, discounted cash flow, amortization, or equivalent) client-side and layers on Virginia's tax and cost-of-living inputs. State-specific numbers — brackets, exemptions, and averages — come from public federal / state datasets cited in the sources section.

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Worked Examples: Net Worth Calculator in Virginia Cities

Same formula, different inputs. Each city name links to its own pSEO page where the calculator is pre-filled with local medians.

CityMedian homeMedian rentHUD FMR 2BRMedian income
Virginia Beach, VA$369,238$1,819/mo$1,675/mo$80,533
Richmond, VA$391,102$1,691/mo$1,550/mo$84,405
Roanoke, VA$295,391$1,382/mo$1,275/mo$67,447
Chesapeake, VA$355,000$1,450/mo$1,325/mo$82,500
Norfolk, VA$275,000$1,250/mo$1,150/mo$52,800

Sources: Zillow ZHVI + ZORI[1], HUD FMR[2], Census ACS[3], Freddie Mac PMMS[4].

How Virginia Compares to Neighboring States

Moving one state over changes the net worth numbers. Compare median home value (Zillow ZHVI), top marginal income tax rate, effective property tax rate, and the BEA all-items Regional Price Parity across Virginia and its border states.

StateMedian homeTop inc taxProp tax rateRPP (US=100)
Virginia (this page)$385,0005.75%0.80%101.3
Kentucky equivalent$205,0004.00%0.83%89.9
Maryland equivalent$415,0005.75%1.09%104.6
compare to North Carolina$330,0004.25%0.82%94.4
Tennessee$325,000None0.71%92.1

Sources: Zillow ZHVI[1], state Departments of Revenue / Tax Foundation[2], Tax Foundation property taxes[3], BEA Regional Price Parities[4].

What Changes Your Result in Virginia

  • Virginia cost-of-living drag:Line-item costs in Virginia deviate from the US mean by whatever the BEA all-items RPP deviates from 100. Weight your budget toward the state average rather than the national average.

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How does Virginia compare to the other 49?

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How Virginia Compares

MetricVirginiaNational AvgKYMDNC
Median Home Price$385,000$420,000$265,000$415,000$365,000
Property Tax Rate0.8%1.07%0.85%1.09%0.84%
State Income Tax5.75%4.6%*5%5.75%4.99%
Avg Insurance Cost$1,040/yr$1,544/yr$1,440/yr$1,440/yr$1,440/yr
Cost of Living Index101.31008811398
Household Income — p25$48,000$41,401$31,035$52,010$35,000
Household Income — p50 (median)$97,646$83,592$64,553$109,720$67,112
Household Income — p75$180,050$153,000$122,016$189,201$127,721

*Average of states that levy an income tax. 2026 estimates. Virginia's 5.75% top rate kicks in at just $17,001 — functionally a near-flat tax for most residents.[3] Income percentiles from DQYDJ/Census CPS 2024[4].

Virginia Financial Planning Tips

Tip

Track take-home pay: 5.75% state income tax plus federal + FICA reduces gross wages by roughly 31% in Virginia.

Tip

Anchor savings goals to the Virginia cost of living index (101.3). A national 20% savings rate needs adjustment up or down depending on local expense floors.

Tip

Use tax-advantaged accounts first: 401(k), HSA, IRA. Contributions to pre-tax accounts save 5.75% at the state level plus your federal marginal rate.

Frequently Asked Questions: Net Worth Calculator in Virginia

How does the net worth work in Virginia?
The net worth calculator runs the standard client-side formula and layers on Virginia's 5.75% state income tax, 0.8% property tax rate, and cost-of-living index of 101.3. All inputs stay in your browser.
What is the cost of living in Virginia?
Virginia's cost of living index is 101.3 (100 = national average). Living in Virginia is 1% more expensive than the U.S. average.
How does Virginia's cost of living affect my financial planning?
Virginia's cost of living index of 101.3 directly impacts budgeting, savings targets, and retirement planning. With costs 1% above the national average, you need a proportionally larger emergency fund, higher retirement savings, and more aggressive budgeting. The median home price of $385,000 and property taxes at 0.8% are major factors in housing affordability.
What tax advantages are available in Virginia?
Virginia has a 5.75% state income tax. Tax advantages include maximizing pre-tax retirement contributions (401k, traditional IRA) to reduce state taxable income, utilizing any state-specific deductions or credits, and taking advantage of federal deductions like mortgage interest and property taxes ($3,080/year on the median home).
Is Northern Virginia affordable?
Northern Virginia (NoVA) is among the most expensive housing markets in the Mid-Atlantic, with median prices exceeding $600K. VHDA programs help, but buyers should consider commuting from more affordable areas.
Does Virginia have an estate tax?
No. Virginia has no state estate tax or inheritance tax.
Is the net worth free to use for Virginia residents?
Yes — the Net Worth Calculator is 100% free, with no signup required. All Virginia-specific numbers (median home price $385,000, property tax 0.8%, 5.75% state income tax) are prefilled from public datasets. Calculations run in your browser; no data is sent to our servers.
Where does the Virginia data on this page come from?
Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), the Tax Foundation, BLS OEWS wage tables, Zillow ZHVI for home values, and Freddie Mac PMMS for mortgage rates. Each number is timestamped and refreshed via our hourly ETL.
How often is the Virginia net worth updated?
Source data is re-pulled on an hourly cadence for live series (mortgage rates) and on each new vintage release for ACS / Tax Foundation tables. Page caches revalidate every 24 hours via Next.js ISR.
Can I export results from the Virginia net worth?
Yes — every calculator supports CSV / PDF export from the result panel. No account required. Saves stay in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Does the net worth replace tax or financial advice?
No. The Net Worth Calculator provides educational estimates using public data and standard formulas. It is not personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.

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Virginia Financial Data (2026)

State Income Tax
5.75%
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Median Home Price
$385,000
Annual Property Tax (median home)
$3,080
Avg Homeowners Insurance
$1,040/year
Cost of Living Index
101.3 (100 = avg)
State Estate Tax
No
State Abbreviation
VA

Compare Virginia with other states

Every number on this page reads from the same CalcFi data repository used by the Live Data pages below — the figures stay consistent.

Home Prices by State

Zillow ZHVI across all 50 states

Property Tax by State

Effective rate × ZHVI = annual bill

Household Income by State

FRED real median + percentile bands

Cost of Living by State

BEA RPP all-items + housing

No-Income-Tax States

Full list + trade-offs

Current Interest Rates

Treasury curve + PMMS + FDIC

How we compute this — methodology

CalcFi pSEO pages combine three inputs: (1) the calculator formula itself, which runs client-side so no inputs leave your browser; (2) state-level financial constants from primary public datasets; and (3) national benchmarks for comparison. The Virginia page uses the property tax rate (0.8%), median home price ($385,000), and 5.75% state income tax from the sources listed below.

Refresh cadence:state tax brackets and minimum wage rates are reviewed annually after each state's legislative session. Property tax, median home price, insurance, and cost-of-living figures are reviewed annually against the primary sources. Income percentiles are refreshed when the Census CPS/IPUMS releases update (typically September). Page-level dateModified matches the last editorial review date, shown above.

Known limits: statewide averages mask large intra-state variance — county-level property tax and metro-level home prices differ significantly from the figures shown. For the most precise calculations, cross-check the output against your actual county assessor and the latest federal/state tax tables at filing time.

More Cities in Virginia

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Virginia Beach1.8M metroRichmond1.3M metroRoanoke320K metroChesapeake250K metroNorfolk245K metroNewport News188K metroAlexandria162K metro

Sources

Every number on this page cites a primary public dataset. Last reviewed 2026-04-19 (auto-bumped by the next ISR refresh after an ETL run).

  1. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — State Minimum Wage Laws. dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  2. Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets. taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2025. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  3. Composite state financial context (median home price, property tax effective rate, cost of living index) cross-referenced against the primary sources below.
  4. Census Current Population Survey / IPUMS CPS (income year 2024) via DQYDJ state tools. dqydj.com. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  5. FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) — real median household income, unemployment, HPI, LFPR per state — fred.stlouisfed.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  6. Internal Revenue Service — federal individual income tax brackets and standard deductions — www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-17. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  7. FDIC — National Deposit Rates (savings, checking, CD) — www.fdic.gov/resources/bankers/national-rates. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  8. U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  9. Zillow Research — ZHVI (Zillow Home Value Index) + ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) — www.zillow.com/research/data. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  10. Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rates — www.freddiemac.com/pmms. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  11. Tax Foundation — Property Taxes Paid as % of Owner-Occupied Housing Value; State Tax Rates and Brackets; Estate/Inheritance; Social Security Taxation — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  12. NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owners, and Homeowners Tenants Insurance Report — content.naic.org/article/homeowners-insurance-report. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  13. State Departments of Revenue — official bracket + deduction publications (one primary URL per state; linked in the brackets table below) — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  14. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by State — www.bea.gov/data/prices-inflation/regional-price-parities-state-and-metro-area. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  15. U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws — www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  16. HUD Fair Market Rents — 50th-percentile 2-bedroom FY — www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  17. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — state-level occupational wages — www.bls.gov/oes. Retrieved 2026-04-19.

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