Waynesboro, VA Cost of Living


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Waynesboro cost of living score
80.7
Less expensive
19.3% lower
than the US average
22.6% lower
than the Virginia average
Waynesboro, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average and 22.6% lower than the average for Virginia.

Waynesboro, VA

Housing costs in Waynesboro?
A typical home costs $265,500, which is 21.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.6% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waynesboro costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Waynesboro?
To live comfortably in Waynesboro, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waynesboro?
The cost of living in Waynesboro, VA is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for Waynesboro is 83.97, which is significantly lower than the U.S average (100). Housing expenses in particular are especially affordable in Waynesboro; the average price for a one-bedroom apartment is only $648 per month and for a three-bedroom apartment it is only $1,037 per month. Groceries and transportation costs are also relatively low compared to other cities in Virginia and across the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaynesboroVirginiaUnited States
  80.7104.2100.0
  96.499.6100
  102.8103.1100.0
  70.3112.9100.0
  $265,500$343,200$338,100
  97.7%99.3%100.0%
  67.099.4100.0
  100.9113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

Thinking of living in Waynesboro. Really nice, friendly people and a great City to live in as long as you plan to stay. You'll be penalized for living there any time  More

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Don't know why it was given top ratings. Worse place ever!!!! They do not hire people over 40 and they claim to be veteran friendly but they aren't. I retired from the  More

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Over 5 years ago

Waynesboro is horrible dont move here! I been here unfortunately all my life im 29. People here suck old ppl scared to do the speed limit so traffic is jammed up during  More

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