Bridgewater, VA Cost of Living


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Bridgewater cost of living score
90.2
Less expensive
9.8% lower
than the US average
13.4% lower
than the Virginia average
Bridgewater, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8% lower than the U.S. average and 13.4% lower than the average for Virginia.

Bridgewater, VA

Housing costs in Bridgewater?
A typical home costs $307,900, which is 8.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.3% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bridgewater costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Bridgewater?
To live comfortably in Bridgewater, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bridgewater?
The cost of living in Bridgewater, VA is very affordable. Compared to the national average, Bridgewater offers an average cost of living that is 7% lower than the US median. Housing costs are well below the national average, with median home prices being around $155,000 and the median rental rate for a one-bedroom apartment at approximately $700 per month. In addition, utilities are also quite inexpensive with electricity rates being 18% lower than the rest of the nation. Transportation costs in Bridgewater are also moderate, with gas prices that tend to be just slightly higher than the national average and public transportation options available throughout the city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBridgewaterVirginiaUnited States
  90.2104.2100.0
  98.799.6100
  107.0103.1100.0
  92.3112.9100.0
  $307,900$343,200$338,100
  98.7%99.3%100.0%
  75.599.4100.0
  110.1113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Bridgewater is a small college town in the Shenandoah Valley about 10 mi. south of Harrisonburg. With excellent public and private schools from pre-k through college  More

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