Petersburg, VA Cost of Living


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Petersburg cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
29.8% lower
than the Virginia average
Petersburg, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 29.8% lower than the average for Virginia.

Petersburg, VA

Housing costs in Petersburg?
A typical home costs $250,300, which is 26.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.1% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Petersburg costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Petersburg?
To live comfortably in Petersburg, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Petersburg?
Petersburg, VA is an affordable place to live, with a lower than average cost of living when compared to other US cities. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Petersburg is 74.04, which is significantly lower than the US average of 100. Housing costs are especially low and range from $800-1,200 on average per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center. Groceries and restaurants are also reasonably priced, and transportation costs for public transit are generally affordable as well. All in all, Petersburg is a great place to live for people looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPetersburgVirginiaUnited States
  73.2104.2100.0
  95.499.6100
  102.1103.1100.0
  51.0112.9100.0
  $250,300$343,200$338,100
  104.1%99.3%100.0%
  75.099.4100.0
  102.6113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Petersburg's crime statistics do not accurately reflect the true picture of our city. Unfortunately, cime is crime, but the lack of the most serious random acts of crime  More

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Though there are people who rent in petersburg who work in nearby richmond, the rental market is not yet prohibitive in richmond. The real value is for those who want  More

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Over 18 years ago

Climate is hot and humid in summer but spring and fall are generally quite nice. Winters are not bad either, it snows occasionally but there is still a lot of sunshine  More

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