Gainesville, VA Cost of Living


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Gainesville cost of living score
125.8
More expensive
25.8% higher
than the US average
20.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Gainesville, 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.

Gainesville, VA

Housing costs in Gainesville?
A typical home costs $616,200, which is 82.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 79.5% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gainesville costs $2,490 per month, which is 74.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 43.8% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Gainesville?
To live comfortably in Gainesville, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $118,080 for a family, and $87,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gainesville?
Gainesville, VA is known for its reasonable cost of living. The median home value in the city is about $375,000, which is slightly less than the national average. Living expenses are also relatively low with groceries and health care costing just a bit more than the national average due to its proximity to Washington D.C. Renters can expect to pay around $1,400 per month for a two-bedroom apartment, while homeowners can purchase a four-bedroom single family home for approximately $500,000. Overall, the cost of living in Gainesville makes it an attractive option for families on a budget who want to live in a safe and thriving community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGainesvilleVirginiaUnited States
  125.8104.2100.0
  112.699.6100
  104.1103.1100.0
  205.2112.9100.0
  $616,200$343,200$338,100
  101.2%99.3%100.0%
  120.799.4100.0
  145.3113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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