Merrifield, VA Cost of Living


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Merrifield cost of living score
149.7
More expensive
49.7% higher
than the US average
43.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Merrifield, 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.

Merrifield, VA

Housing costs in Merrifield?
A typical home costs $619,500, which is 83.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 80.5% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Merrifield costs $2,170 per month, which is 51.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.5% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Merrifield?
To live comfortably in Merrifield, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $118,800 for a family, and $76,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Merrifield?
Merrifield, VA is an upscale neighborhood located in Fairfax County with a high cost of living. The median home value is $622,000, which is significantly higher than the national average. Additionally, the median rent is $2,353 and groceries are slightly above average too. Other costs such as utilities, transportation and health care are all higher than the national averages as well. As a result of these high costs of living, people who live in Merrifield often need to have high salaries or two incomes to support their lifestyles.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMerrifieldVirginiaUnited States
  149.7104.2100.0
  114.399.6100
  102.1103.1100.0
  212.1112.9100.0
  $619,500$343,200$338,100
  95.7%99.3%100.0%
  130.699.4100.0
  147.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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