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Cost of living in Colonial Heights city, VA

Part of the Richmond Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,709/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,210 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,545 42%
Federal tax $561 15%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $355 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $202 5%
State tax $191 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Colonial Heights city

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,488
per month
1 bedroom
$1,545
per month
2 bedroom
$1,711
per month
3 bedroom
$2,166
per month
4 bedroom
$2,677
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Colonial Heights city

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,250
per year
Individual earnings
$44,360
per year
Per capita
$38,272
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Colonial Heights city

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$231,700
Annual property tax
$2,127

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Colonial Heights city

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 Colonial Heights city

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.4%

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 Colonial Heights city

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 Colonial Heights city

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.8 min
Drive alone
79.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
9.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Colonial Heights city

What it costs to live in Colonial Heights city each month.

Single person
$3,709
per month
  • Rent $1,545
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $561
  • State tax $191
Couple
$5,152
per month
  • Rent $1,711
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $918
  • State tax $344
Family
$7,769
per month
  • Rent $2,166
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $918
  • State tax $344

Frequently asked questions about Colonial Heights city

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Colonial Heights city?

In Colonial Heights city, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,545 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,711 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,166 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Colonial Heights city?

In Colonial Heights city, VA, the average household income is $76,250 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,360 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Colonial Heights city?

The estimated cost of living in Colonial Heights city, VA is approximately $3,709 per month for a single person, $5,152 for a couple, $7,769 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Colonial Heights city?

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

Is Colonial Heights city an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Colonial Heights city, VA would need approximately $3,709 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,250 per year ($6,354 per month). Colonial Heights city has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Colonial Heights city?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Colonial Heights city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Colonial Heights city?

The average home value in Colonial Heights city, VA is $231,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,127, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Colonial Heights city compare to other areas?

You can compare Colonial Heights city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Colonial Heights city is in the Richmond, VA metro area.

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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