Zip 20124 (Centreville, VA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Centreville, Virginia?
$13,620 / month
for a family, 152.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $163,440 for the year for a family.
$7,000 / month
for a single person, 46.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $84,000 for the year for a single person.

Centreville cost of living score
149.7
More expensive
49.7% higher
than the US average
43.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Centreville (zip 20124), Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 149.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 49.7% higher than the U.S. average and 43.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Zip 20124 (Centreville, VA)

Housing costs in Centreville?
A typical home costs $852,700, which is 152.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 148.5% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Centreville costs $2,390 per month, which is 70.7% more than the national average of $1,400 and 23.8% more than the state average of $1,820.

Can I afford Centreville?
To live comfortably in Centreville (zip 20124), Virginia, a minimum annual income of $163,440 for a family, and $84,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Centreville?
The cost of living in Centreville, VA in 2012 was slightly higher than the national average. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks price changes on a range of items including housing, food, and transportation, the cost of living in Centreville increased by 3.6% over 2011. This meant that prices were higher for rent, groceries, and other expenses like utilities and gasoline. The overall cost of living in Centreville is quite manageable however, with a median income level around $85,000 per year. This means that residents can enjoy a comfortable life while still being able to save some money for retirement or other investments.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCentrevilleVirginiaUnited States
    Unlock104.2100.0
  116.2  Unlock100.0
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  281.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$343,200$338,100
  101.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock99.4100.0
  148.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Centreville
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Over 7 years ago

A fantastic family oriented community. Cost of housing and traffic take off 1 star.  More

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Over 11 years ago

The Fairfax County area of Northern Virginia in Suburban Washington DC is an extremely nice area in which to raise a family; the school system is one of the 10 best in  More

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The town of Clifton, gets a lot of attention for being small and cute. The Clifton Zip Code (20124) is a much larger area (about 20x) population. Schools are excellent,  More

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