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Virginia vs Maryland

Side-by-side construction cost comparison for 2026. Building a 2,000 sq ft home in Virginia saves approximately $50,000.

More affordable for new construction

Virginia

$197/sq ft vs $222/sq ft — saves $50,000 on a 2,000 sq ft build

MetricVirginiaMaryland
2026 $/sq ft$197 ✓$222
1,500 sq ft$295,500 ✓$333,000
2,000 sq ft$394,000 ✓$444,000
2,500 sq ft$492,500 ✓$555,000
Labor Index1.05 ✓1.20
Material Index1.05 ✓1.16
Avg Permit Cost$3,000 ✓$4,000
Median Home Price$392,000 ✓$425,000
Home Price YoY+4.5% +3.8%
ClimateHumid subtropical Humid subtropical

Virginia Notes

  • ›Northern Virginia very expensive (DC metro)
  • ›Coastal areas have flood zone requirements
  • ›Moderate climate overall
Full Virginia guide →

Maryland Notes

  • ›High cost DC metro area
  • ›Chesapeake Bay critical area regulations
  • ›Diverse terrain from mountains to coast
Full Maryland guide →

Cost by Home Size

SizeVirginiaMarylandDifference
500 sq ft$98,500$111,000Virginia saves $12,500
1,000 sq ft$197,000$222,000Virginia saves $25,000
1,500 sq ft$295,500$333,000Virginia saves $37,500
2,000 sq ft$394,000$444,000Virginia saves $50,000
2,500 sq ft$492,500$555,000Virginia saves $62,500
3,000 sq ft$591,000$666,000Virginia saves $75,000
4,000 sq ft$788,000$888,000Virginia saves $100,000
5,000 sq ft$985,000$1,110,000Virginia saves $125,000