Cape Charles, VA Cost of Living


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United States / Virginia / No Metro Area / Northampton County / Cape Charles / Zip Codes

Cape Charles cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
20.8% lower
than the Virginia average
Cape Charles, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 20.8% lower than the average for Virginia.

Cape Charles, VA

Housing costs in Cape Charles?
A typical home costs $542,500, which is 60.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.1% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cape Charles costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 62.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Cape Charles?
To live comfortably in Cape Charles, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $104,040 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cape Charles?
The cost of living in Cape Charles, VA is quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Cape Charles is 83.17, which is 17% lower than the US average. Rent prices are notably low at an average of $950 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Groceries and other daily necessities are also quite affordable with the overall price level being 7% lower than the US average. With these factors in mind, it's easy to see why Cape Charles is a great place to live with an enjoyable standard of living for a much lower cost than many other cities in Virginia and beyond.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCape CharlesVirginiaUnited States
  82.5104.2100.0
  96.799.6100
  107.5103.1100.0
  116.0112.9100.0
  $542,500$343,200$338,100
  98.3%99.3%100.0%
  68.099.4100.0
  94.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Moved here from Florida where the "no see ums" will torture. No bug problems that I have felt here. Rarely see a mosquito. There is a green fly that bits, but only saw  More

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Over 9 years ago

Cape Charles is a delightful and quaint community with some really great assets like golf and boating. I counted only five days over 90 degrees last summer. Winters are  More

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Unsure of the areas, can anyone help me. Master in Social Work; interested the College or educational  More

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