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 |
