| | Bedford, VA | Suffolk, VA | United States |
| Overall | 93.6 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Health | 104.6 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 64.4 | 96.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $218,900 | $335,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,680.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.0 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.8 | 119.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bedford 
4 Reviews
I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great!
I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on More
this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need More
Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama More
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Reviews for Suffolk 7 Reviews
I like living in Suffolk because of the smaller town feel yet having the conveniences of the larger city. We have been happy in Northern Suffolk. The schools don't seem More
Suffolk is a bit difficult to describe because it is geographically the largest city in Virginia. Downtown has been slightly revitalized but I have no reason to go there More
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