Pennsylvania
Moderate tax burden · COL index 97
Wins 7 categories
Virginia
Moderate tax burden · COL index 102
Wins 7 categories
Virginia's top income tax rate is 5.75% vs Pennsylvania's 3.07%. Property taxes are meaningfully different: Pennsylvania averages 1.43% annually vs Virginia's 0.74%. The median home in Virginia costs $390K vs $270K in Pennsylvania. Politically, Pennsylvania voted Republican in 2024 (R+2.0) while Virginia went Democratic (D+3.0).
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What is the downfall of living in Virginia?
Are taxes higher in PA or VA?
WalletHub ranked it 24th for its property tax burden, while Pennsylvania had the ninth-highest property taxes. Virginia homeowners had an average tax rate of 0.87% and paid an average of $2,664.94 in property taxes. Pennsylvania homeowners paid almost $7,087.11 for a tax burden of 1.49%.
Are groceries cheaper in PA or VA?
The average cost of groceries in Philadelphia, PA is 4.5% higher than Virginia Beach, VA. The average cost of utilities in Philadelphia, PA is 6.0% higher than Virginia Beach, VA.
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