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Cost of living in Culpeper County, VA

Part of the Washington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,357/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 53,563 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,148 34%
Federal tax $596 18%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $355 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $202 6%
State tax $201 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Culpeper County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,148
per month
1 bedroom
$1,148
per month
2 bedroom
$1,421
per month
3 bedroom
$1,882
per month
4 bedroom
$2,036
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Culpeper County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$96,098
per year
Individual earnings
$46,519
per year
Per capita
$40,304
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Culpeper County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$386,400
Annual property tax
$2,119

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Culpeper 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 Culpeper County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.1%

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 Culpeper 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 Culpeper County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
37.2 min
Drive alone
74.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
9.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Culpeper County

What it costs to live in Culpeper County each month.

Single person
$3,357
per month
  • Rent $1,148
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $596
  • State tax $201
Couple
$5,282
per month
  • Rent $1,421
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,243
  • State tax $439
Family
$7,905
per month
  • Rent $1,882
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,243
  • State tax $439

Frequently asked questions about Culpeper County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Culpeper County?

In Culpeper County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,148 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,421 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,882 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Culpeper County?

In Culpeper County, VA, the average household income is $96,098 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,519 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Culpeper County?

The estimated cost of living in Culpeper County, VA is approximately $3,357 per month for a single person, $5,282 for a couple, $7,905 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Culpeper County?

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

Is Culpeper County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Culpeper County, VA would need approximately $3,357 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $96,098 per year ($8,008 per month). Culpeper County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Culpeper County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Culpeper County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Culpeper County?

The average home value in Culpeper County, VA is $386,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,119, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Culpeper County compare to other areas?

You can compare Culpeper County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Culpeper County is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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