Oakton, VA Cost of Living


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Oakton cost of living score
149.7
More expensive
49.7% higher
than the US average
43.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Oakton, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 149.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 49.7% higher than the U.S. average and 43.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Oakton, VA

Housing costs in Oakton?
A typical home costs $944,600, which is 179.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 175.2% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oakton costs $2,150 per month, which is 50.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.9% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Oakton?
To live comfortably in Oakton, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $181,080 for a family, and $76,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oakton?
The cost of living in Oakton, VA is relatively high compared to other cities in the region. Home prices and rent in Oakton are some of the most expensive in the state, with real estate values continuing to increase every year. Food, taxes, transportation costs, and utilities are all slightly above average when compared to nearby areas. Despite the fact that the cost of living may be a bit higher than other locations, Oakton is an attractive place to live due to its strong job market and access to quality education as well as its variety of recreational activities and close proximity to Washington D.C.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOaktonVirginiaUnited States
  149.7104.2100.0
  11699.6100
  102.1103.1100.0
  309.7112.9100.0
  $944,600$343,200$338,100
  95.7%99.3%100.0%
  132.099.4100.0
  147.8113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Oakton is a good place to live, though house prices are high.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great place to live as Fairfax county allows archery hunting on any size acreage. Plenty of whitetail deer roaming about eating your shrubs make tasty treats. Whitetail  More

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Over 16 years ago

The schools are top notch, and there is so much to do in DC, only 20 miles  More

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