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Cost of living in King George County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,449/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 27,468 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,079 31%
Federal tax $720 21%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $355 10%
Transport $320 9%
State tax $238 7%
Energy $202 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in King George County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,072
per month
1 bedroom
$1,079
per month
2 bedroom
$1,337
per month
3 bedroom
$1,873
per month
4 bedroom
$2,245
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in King George County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$110,517
per year
Individual earnings
$54,073
per year
Per capita
$47,046
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in King George County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$395,900
Annual property tax
$2,221

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in King George 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 King George County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.8%

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 King George 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 King George County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.3 min
Drive alone
75.3%
Public transit
1.5%
Work from home
13.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for King George County

What it costs to live in King George County each month.

Single person
$3,449
per month
  • Rent $1,079
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $720
  • State tax $238
Couple
$5,503
per month
  • Rent $1,337
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,479
  • State tax $508
Family
$8,201
per month
  • Rent $1,873
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,479
  • State tax $508

Frequently asked questions about King George County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in King George County?

In King George County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,079 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,337 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,873 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in King George County?

In King George County, VA, the average household income is $110,517 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $54,073 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in King George County?

The estimated cost of living in King George County, VA is approximately $3,449 per month for a single person, $5,503 for a couple, $8,201 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in King George County?

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

Is King George County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in King George County, VA would need approximately $3,449 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $110,517 per year ($9,210 per month). King George County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in King George County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in King George County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in King George County?

The average home value in King George County, VA is $395,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,221, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does King George 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