There was a time when small-town Virginia offered an affordable alternative to the expensive cities. Housing was cheaper, groceries cost less, and the cost of living allowed families to stretch their budgets further.
But in many of these towns, that era is fading. This list has eleven Virginia towns that are no longer as affordable as they once were, places where the cost of living has crept up and the pace of change has been noticeable.
I have visited each one, and each time I have heard the same stories from locals who remember when things were different. The towns are still beautiful, still full of charm, but the price of staying has gone up…