Gate City, VA Cost of Living


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Gate City cost of living score
76.1
Less expensive
23.9% lower
than the US average
27.0% lower
than the Virginia average
Gate City, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.9% lower than the U.S. average and 27.0% lower than the average for Virginia.

Gate City, VA

Housing costs in Gate City?
A typical home costs $148,700, which is 56.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.7% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gate City costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 79.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Gate City?
To live comfortably in Gate City, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gate City?
The cost of living in Gate City, VA is quite affordable. According to the Sperling's Best Places Cost of Living Index, Gate City has a score of 85.3, which is slightly below the national average. This means that housing costs are 7% less than the national average while utility costs are 2% lower than the national average. Additionally, grocery prices and healthcare costs are both 8% lower than the national averages. All in all, Gate City is an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities and attractions available for residents to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGate CityVirginiaUnited States
  76.1104.2100.0
  92.899.6100
  105.7103.1100.0
  31.5112.9100.0
  $148,700$343,200$338,100
  97.9%99.3%100.0%
  94.299.4100.0
  99.6113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Actually several unicorporated towns fall under the Gate City zipcode and I live in in a rural part of the area. I am retired military and don't have kids in school so  More

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Over 17 years ago

this is one of the most charming places i have ever lived. the people here make you feel so welcome. i also feel this is one of the safest towns i have ever lived. i  More

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