Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Metro Area, VA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, Virginia?
$5,040 / month
for a family, 6.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $60,480 for the year for a family.
$3,767 / month
for a single person, 21.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,200 for the year for a single person.

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News cost of living score
99.1
Less expensive
0.9% lower
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Virginia average
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Virgi Metro Area, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.9% lower than the U.S. average and 4.9% lower than the average for Virginia.

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Metro Area, VA

Housing costs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News?
A typical home costs $316,500, which is 6.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.8% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News?
To live comfortably in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Virgi Metro Area, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $60,480 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News?
The cost of living in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA Metro Area is slightly lower than the US average. According to figures from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the area has a cost of living index of 99.1 compared to the national index of 100. This, combined with median house values that are more affordable than the US average, paints an attractive picture for those looking to move to this area. The median value for a house in this metropolitan area is $316,500, which is significantly less than the US average of $338,100.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport NewsVirginiaUnited States
  99.1104.2100.0
  98.899.6100
  104.7103.1100.0
  95.5112.9100.0
  $316,500$343,200$338,100
  97.899.3100
  98.999.4100.0
  123.2113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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