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Danville, VA

Cost of living in Danville city, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,617/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 42,239 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $687 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $380 15%
Groceries $355 14%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $202 8%
State tax $138 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Danville city

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$584
per month
1 bedroom
$687
per month
2 bedroom
$851
per month
3 bedroom
$1,165
per month
4 bedroom
$1,311
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Danville city

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$42,778
per year
Individual earnings
$33,290
per year
Per capita
$27,537
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Danville city

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$110,200
Annual property tax
$743

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Danville 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 Danville city

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.0%

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 Danville 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 Danville city

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.5 min
Drive alone
77.0%
Public transit
1.6%
Work from home
8.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Danville city

What it costs to live in Danville city each month.

Single person
$2,617
per month
  • Rent $687
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $380
  • State tax $138
Couple
$3,600
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $386
  • State tax $184
Family
$6,076
per month
  • Rent $1,165
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $386
  • State tax $184

Frequently asked questions about Danville city

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Danville city?

In Danville city, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $687 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,165 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Danville city?

In Danville city, VA, the average household income is $42,778 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,290 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Danville city?

The estimated cost of living in Danville city, VA is approximately $2,617 per month for a single person, $3,600 for a couple, $6,076 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Danville city?

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

Is Danville city an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Danville city, VA would need approximately $2,617 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $42,778 per year ($3,565 per month). Danville city has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Danville city?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Danville city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Danville city?

The average home value in Danville city, VA is $110,200, with average annual property taxes of $743, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Danville city compare to other areas?

You can compare Danville city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Danville city is in the Danville, 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