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Cost of living in Alleghany County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,765/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,962 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $738 27%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $455 16%
Groceries $355 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $202 7%
State tax $160 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Alleghany County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$736
per month
1 bedroom
$738
per month
2 bedroom
$851
per month
3 bedroom
$1,192
per month
4 bedroom
$1,281
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Alleghany County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,160
per year
Individual earnings
$37,887
per year
Per capita
$30,925
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Alleghany County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$122,300
Annual property tax
$1,011

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Alleghany County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Alleghany County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Alleghany County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Alleghany County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.3 min
Drive alone
87.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Alleghany County

What it costs to live in Alleghany County each month.

Single person
$2,765
per month
  • Rent $738
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $455
  • State tax $160
Couple
$3,846
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $573
  • State tax $243
Family
$6,349
per month
  • Rent $1,192
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $573
  • State tax $243

Frequently asked questions about Alleghany County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Alleghany County?

In Alleghany County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $738 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,192 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Alleghany County?

In Alleghany County, VA, the average household income is $55,160 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,887 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Alleghany County?

The estimated cost of living in Alleghany County, VA is approximately $2,765 per month for a single person, $3,846 for a couple, $6,349 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Alleghany County?

The combined sales tax rate in Alleghany County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Alleghany County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Alleghany County, VA would need approximately $2,765 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,160 per year ($4,597 per month). Alleghany County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Alleghany County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Alleghany County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Alleghany County?

The average home value in Alleghany County, VA is $122,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,011, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Alleghany County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources