Staunton Metro Area, VA Cost of Living


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Staunton cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
17.8% lower
than the Virginia average
Staunton Virgi Metro Area, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 17.8% lower than the average for Virginia.

Staunton Metro Area, VA

Housing costs in Staunton?
A typical home costs $270,300, which is 20.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.2% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Staunton costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Staunton?
To live comfortably in Staunton Virgi Metro Area, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $51,840 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Staunton?
The cost of living in the Staunton-Waynesboro, VA Metro Area is quite reasonable compared to the national average. The median house value in this area is $270,300 which is significantly lower than the U.S. average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index in the area is 85.7 which is 15.3 points lower than the US average cost of living score of 100. This makes this area an attractive option for people looking for a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life or local amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStauntonVirginiaUnited States
  85.7104.2100.0
  97.499.6100
  103.5103.1100.0
  76.5112.9100.0
  $270,300$343,200$338,100
  96.4%99.3%100.0%
  69.399.4100.0
  106.0113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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