Staunton, VA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Staunton, Virginia?
$4,170 / month
for a family, 22.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,040 for the year for a family.
$2,733 / month
for a single person, 42.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,800 for the year for a single person.

Staunton cost of living score
79.6
Less expensive
20.4% lower
than the US average
23.6% lower
than the Virginia average
Staunton, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.4% lower than the U.S. average and 23.6% lower than the average for Virginia.

Staunton, VA

Housing costs in Staunton?
A typical home costs $260,600, which is 22.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.1% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Staunton costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Staunton?
To live comfortably in Staunton, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $50,040 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Staunton?
Staunton, VA has a relatively low cost of living in comparison to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is 79.81, which is significantly lower than the U.S. average of 100. This means that basic groceries and consumer goods are much cheaper in Staunton than they would be elsewhere. Housing and utilities are also quite affordable, with a median home price of $173,200 and an overall utility bill cost at $164 per month on average. With so many areas to save money on, Staunton is attractive for those looking for an economical place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesStauntonVirginiaUnited States
    Unlock104.2100.0
  96.6  Unlock100.0
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  68.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$343,200$338,100
  94.9  Unlock100.0
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  118.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

Summer in Staunton is the place to be for classical music lovers. Violins can be heard throughout July when students from all over the world convene for the Heifetz  More

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Over 11 years ago

Staunton has lots of small town charm, especially in the historic downtown area, which seems to be featured often in various Top 10 lists.  More

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Staunton is a charming town of about 22,000 in the Shenandoah Valley about midway up I-81 in Virginia. There is a small downtown that has been revitalized. Numerous  More

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