Zip 23803 (Petersburg, VA) Cost of Living


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Petersburg cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
29.8% lower
than the Virginia average
Petersburg (zip 23803), Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 29.8% lower than the average for Virginia.

Zip 23803 (Petersburg, VA)

Housing costs in Petersburg?
A typical home costs $249,800, which is 26.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.2% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Petersburg costs $1,170 per month, which is 16.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,400 and 13.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Petersburg?
To live comfortably in Petersburg (zip 23803), Virginia, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Petersburg?
The cost of living in 23803 Petersburg, VA generally tends to be slightly lower than the national average. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, groceries, transportation and health care are slightly more affordable than they are nationwide. Rent prices also tend to be lower when compared to other parts of the country. Additionally, while Virginia has a sales tax rate of 6%, Petersburg is exempt from this additional cost. Overall, 23803 Petersburg is an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities and a low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPetersburgVirginiaUnited States
  73.2104.2100.0
  95.299.6100
  102.1103.1100.0
  47.6112.9100.0
  $249,800$343,200$338,100
  105.5%99.3%100.0%
  78.399.4100.0
  102.4113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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