Radford, VA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Radford, Virginia?
$3,570 / month
for a family, 33.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,840 for the year for a family.
$2,400 / month
for a single person, 49.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,800 for the year for a single person.

Radford cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Virginia average
Radford, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 20.4% lower than the average for Virginia.

Radford, VA

Housing costs in Radford?
A typical home costs $223,800, which is 33.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.8% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Radford costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 59.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Radford?
To live comfortably in Radford, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Radford?
The cost of living in Radford, VA is quite reasonable. According to the City Data website, the overall cost of living index for Radford is 85.6 compared to a national average of 100. This means that Radford is cheaper than most other places in the United States when it comes to basic necessities like food, housing and utilities. The median home price in Radford is also very affordable at $160,900, which makes it an attractive location for people who are looking for a place to settle down without breaking the bank. Additionally, rental prices are quite low with average one-bedroom apartments renting for about $700 per month. All of these factors make Radford a great place to live for people looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRadfordVirginiaUnited States
    Unlock104.2100.0
  97.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock103.1100.0
  64.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$343,200$338,100
  99.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock99.4100.0
  100.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Pretty nice place to live. There's not a lot of income here, or jobs, so commuting to Blacksburg to make some money might be your best option. Lots of beautiful city  More

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