Stafford County, VA Cost of Living


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Stafford cost of living score
126.6
More expensive
26.6% higher
than the US average
21.5% higher
than the Virginia average
Stafford Virgi County, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 126.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.6% higher than the U.S. average and 21.5% lower than the average for Virginia.

Stafford County, VA

Housing costs in Stafford?
A typical home costs $467,900, which is 38.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.3% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stafford costs $1,840 per month, which is 28.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.9% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Stafford?
To live comfortably in Stafford Virgi County, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $89,640 for a family, and $64,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stafford?
The cost of living in Stafford, VA County is higher than the national average. The county's median house value is $467,900, which is almost 40% higher than the national average of $338,100. This high house value indicates that the overall cost of living in Stafford County is also elevated. According to a cost of living index, the county's rating is 126.6 while the national average rating is 100. Therefore, people who are considering moving to Stafford should expect to pay higher prices for goods and services when compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStaffordVirginiaUnited States
  126.6104.2100.0
  108.399.6100
  104.1103.1100.0
  146.6112.9100.0
  $467,900$343,200$338,100
  102.9%99.3%100.0%
  138.699.4100.0
  145.3113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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