South Boston, VA Cost of Living


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United States / Virginia / No Metro Area / Halifax County / South Boston / Zip Codes

South Boston cost of living score
74.1
Less expensive
25.9% lower
than the US average
28.9% lower
than the Virginia average
South Boston, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.9% lower than the U.S. average and 28.9% lower than the average for Virginia.

South Boston, VA

Housing costs in South Boston?
A typical home costs $142,000, which is 58.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.6% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Boston costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 75.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford South Boston?
To live comfortably in South Boston, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Boston?
The cost of living in South Boston, VA is quite affordable. The overall cost of living index for the area is 78.9, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that for goods and services are generally less expensive than in other areas around the country. Housing prices are also very reasonable, with an average rent for a two-bedroom apartment costing around $800 per month. Additionally, most goods and services such as groceries, transportation, and utilities tend to be cheaper than the national average, making South Boston a great place to live without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth BostonVirginiaUnited States
  74.1104.2100.0
  93.399.6100
  101.4103.1100.0
  40.3112.9100.0
  $142,000$343,200$338,100
  102.6%99.3%100.0%
  60.399.4100.0
  93.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

I think that says it all BORING. No Culture, No entertainment, Crack Head  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nothing Place to be..In the middle of nowhere. Not a very good place to live. No diversity or  More

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