Chatham, VA Cost of Living


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Chatham cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
24.0% lower
than the Virginia average
Chatham, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 24.0% lower than the average for Virginia.

Chatham, VA

Housing costs in Chatham?
A typical home costs $139,000, which is 58.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.5% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chatham costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 81.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Chatham?
To live comfortably in Chatham, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chatham?
The cost of living in Chatham, VA is quite low. The median home cost for the area is around $121,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. The median household income is also relatively low at $37,843 - roughly 11 percent below the national average. Prices for groceries and other necessities are also well below the national average, making it a great place to live on a tight budget. This can be especially beneficial for those looking to retire as the combination of a lower cost of living and no state income tax makes Chatham an ideal retirement destination.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChathamVirginiaUnited States
  79.2104.2100.0
  93.499.6100
  101.5103.1100.0
  45.5112.9100.0
  $139,000$343,200$338,100
  102.9%99.3%100.0%
  67.399.4100.0
  99.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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