Lorton, VA Cost of Living


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Lorton cost of living score
149.7
More expensive
49.7% higher
than the US average
43.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Lorton, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 149.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 49.7% higher than the U.S. average and 43.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Lorton, VA

Housing costs in Lorton?
A typical home costs $578,200, which is 71.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.5% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lorton costs $2,230 per month, which is 55.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 37.2% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Lorton?
To live comfortably in Lorton, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $110,880 for a family, and $78,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lorton?
The cost of living in Lorton, VA is very reasonable. According to the most recent index from the Council for Community and Economic Research, the overall cost of living in Lorton is slightly below the national average. The most notable expense is housing costs which are lower than average, making it a great place for first-time home buyers or those looking for an affordable place to live. Additionally, transportation and healthcare costs are also below the national average. Overall, living in Lorton provides a good quality of life at a manageable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLortonVirginiaUnited States
  149.7104.2100.0
  112.599.6100
  102.1103.1100.0
  188.8112.9100.0
  $578,200$343,200$338,100
  95.7%99.3%100.0%
  132.199.4100.0
  147.6113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Lorton is a nice commuter neighborhood about 18 miles south of Washington D.C. The community has grown significantly in the past ten years with a mix of townhomes and  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the top-3 reasons I chose Lorton was it's proximity to the Virginia Railway Express at Lorton Station. The VRE is slow but determined, and will take you to work  More

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Over 18 years ago

I love the Northern Virginian area, however it is impossible to be a single female and retire in this  More

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