Rural Retreat, VA Cost of Living


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United States / Virginia / No Metro Area / Wythe County / Rural Retreat / Zip Codes

Rural Retreat cost of living score
76.4
Less expensive
23.6% lower
than the US average
26.7% lower
than the Virginia average
Rural Retreat, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.6% lower than the U.S. average and 26.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Rural Retreat, VA

Housing costs in Rural Retreat?
A typical home costs $174,700, which is 48.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.1% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rural Retreat costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 72.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Rural Retreat?
To live comfortably in Rural Retreat, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rural Retreat?
Rural Retreat, VA offers a great quality of life at an affordable cost. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living in Rural Retreat is 18% lower than the average in Virginia and 11% lower than the national average. This means that day-to-day necessities such as groceries, transportation, and utilities are cheaper than the state or national averages. The housing market is also quite affordable for potential homebuyers. Prices for both renting and buying are lower than most other places in Virginia and across the United States. All in all, Rural Retreat makes it easy for its residents to live comfortably without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRural RetreatVirginiaUnited States
  76.4104.2100.0
  97.399.6100
  105.3103.1100.0
  46.5112.9100.0
  $174,700$343,200$338,100
  95.5%99.3%100.0%
  70.499.4100.0
  94.6113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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