Bedford, VA Cost of Living


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Bedford cost of living score
93.6
Less expensive
6.4% lower
than the US average
10.2% lower
than the Virginia average
Bedford, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.2% lower than the average for Virginia.

Bedford, VA

Housing costs in Bedford?
A typical home costs $218,900, which is 35.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.2% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bedford costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Bedford?
To live comfortably in Bedford, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bedford?
Bedford, VA is known for its low cost of living. The median home price in Bedford is roughly $162,000 and the cost of renting an apartment is relatively affordable. Utilities are also reasonably priced, with electric rates at 15.78 cents per kWh and natural gas rates averaging only 4.62 cents per therm. This makes life in Bedford quite budget-friendly, especially when compared to more metropolitan areas throughout Virginia or the United States as a whole. Groceries and other everyday items tend to be less expensive than in other locations as well due to the lower cost of living. All things considered, Bedford is a great place to live for anyone looking for a budget-friendly lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBedfordVirginiaUnited States
  93.6104.2100.0
  96.699.6100
  104.6103.1100.0
  64.4112.9100.0
  $218,900$343,200$338,100
  96.8%99.3%100.0%
  76.099.4100.0
  117.8113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 16 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 18 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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