Blue Ridge, VA Cost of Living


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Blue Ridge cost of living score
94.7
Less expensive
5.3% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Virginia average
Blue Ridge, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% lower than the average for Virginia.

Blue Ridge, VA

Housing costs in Blue Ridge?
A typical home costs $248,400, which is 26.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.6% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blue Ridge costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 55.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Blue Ridge?
To live comfortably in Blue Ridge, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blue Ridge?
The cost of living in Blue Ridge, VA is quite reasonable. The median home cost in this area is just over $200,000 which is considerably lower than the national average. Additionally, grocery and miscellaneous costs are also quite low with a typical family spending less than $700 per month. Renting a two-bedroom apartment averages out to about $900 monthly. Overall, Blue Ridge is an affordable place to live for most people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlue RidgeVirginiaUnited States
  94.7104.2100.0
  99.199.6100
  111.2103.1100.0
  77.9112.9100.0
  $248,400$343,200$338,100
  99.1%99.3%100.0%
  86.999.4100.0
  123.2113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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