Compare cities in Virginia
Compare 5 metro profiles in Virginia, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
Virginia metros to compare
- #1
Virginia Beach, VA
Cost/climate 75, Work 73, Daily life 43, Community 70. ACS rent $1,341/mo; safety 73/100.
- #2
Richmond, VA
Cost/climate 72, Work 73, Daily life 42, Community 69. ACS rent $1,307/mo; safety 70/100.
- #3
Roanoke, VA
Cost/climate 83, Work 74, Daily life 45, Community 54. ACS rent $949/mo; safety 73/100.
- #4
Charlottesville, VA
Cost/climate 61, Work 74, Daily life 54, Community 67. ACS rent $1,445/mo; safety 73/100.
- #5
Lynchburg, VA
Cost/climate 83, Work 75, Daily life 38, Community 54. ACS rent $920/mo; safety 73/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in Virginia: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | Social Security benefits are exempt from Virginia income tax. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Partially taxed / income-limited | Age deduction up to $12,000 for taxpayers 65+ (income-phased for those born after Jan 1, 1939); military retirement subtraction up to $40,000; other pension/401(k)/IRA income is taxable. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Local-option real estate tax exemption or deferral for homeowners 65+ with locality-set income and asset limits. |
| Estate tax | No | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the Virginia revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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