Dumfries, VA Cost of Living


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Dumfries cost of living score
125.8
More expensive
25.8% higher
than the US average
20.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Dumfries, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 125.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% higher than the U.S. average and 20.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Dumfries, VA

Housing costs in Dumfries?
A typical home costs $525,500, which is 55.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.1% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dumfries costs $1,660 per month, which is 16.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.7% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Dumfries?
To live comfortably in Dumfries, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $100,800 for a family, and $58,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dumfries?
The cost of living in Dumfries, VA is quite reasonable. In comparison to the national average, grocery and housing costs are lower. The median home price is just over $253,000, which is more affordable than many other locations in Northern Virginia. Residents also benefit from relatively low levels of taxation when compared to other parts of the state. Additionally, there are plenty of employment opportunities available for people looking to work in the area. This helps keep the cost of living down while offering good job prospects too.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDumfriesVirginiaUnited States
  125.8104.2100.0
  107.999.6100
  104.1103.1100.0
  166.8112.9100.0
  $525,500$343,200$338,100
  99.7%99.3%100.0%
  112.899.4100.0
  145.6113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Virginia has a mild temperate climate with a nice mix of seasons. The leaves are beautiful in the fall and the flowers are plentiful in the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Excelent suburban place to live 25 miles from Washington DC. 4 national parks within a few miles of 22025. Except for notorious traffic situation can be in downtown DC  More

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