DEMOGRAPHIC / COST OF LIVING
One of the most attractive features of the Hampton Roads region is the superlative quality of life and the surprisingly low cost of living. In spite of the area’s outstanding climate, natural beauty, and world-class attractions, all of the essentials of life remain comparatively affordable.

Metro Area Comp Grocery Housing Utilities Transport Health
New York NY 229.51 152.0 447.0 126.6 124.6 134.4
Washington DC 150.8 115.4 269.9 108.4 103.3 99.5
Stamford CT 148.4 121.5 210.4 132.3 118.2 121.7
Boston MA 142.8 118.5 180.5 151.4 108.6 122.9
Jersey City NJ 139.9 100.5 210.4 131.3 111.3 108.4
San Diego CA 134.4 108.1 209.6 92.5 107.0 112.6
Burlington VT 120.0 106.8 142.7 129.2 110.6 104.9
Chicago IL 118.6 114.3 137.7 103.3 134.8 93.4
Seattle WA 116.2 107.8 137.8 92.7 107.4 119.1
Ft. Lauderdale FL 112.6 110.1 126.4 101.3 110.1 106.7
Charlottesville VA 108.0 102.3 123.4 91.1 94.4 100.7
Denver CO 105.1 97.3 114.5 89.8 107.3 106.1
Richmond VA 100.6 104.6 91.1 106.3 101.8 113.4
Charleston SC 98.1 107.5 80.7 114.5 95.5 98.3
Hampton Roads VA 97.5 98.6 98.2 117.3 99.8 95.8
Memphis TN 85.6 91.8 73.2 83.3 87.8 100.7

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