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Cost of living in King William County, VA

Part of the Richmond Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,841/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,232 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,545 40%
Federal tax $663 17%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $355 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $221 6%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in King William County

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 King William County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$85,212
per year
Individual earnings
$50,582
per year
Per capita
$38,965
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in King William County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$276,500
Annual property tax
$1,733

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in King William 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 William County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.6%

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 William 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 William County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
37.4 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
11.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for King William County

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

Single person
$3,841
per month
  • Rent $1,545
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $663
  • State tax $221
Couple
$5,342
per month
  • Rent $1,711
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,065
  • State tax $387
Family
$7,959
per month
  • Rent $2,166
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,065
  • State tax $387

Frequently asked questions about King William County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in King William County?

In King William County, 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 King William County?

In King William County, VA, the average household income is $85,212 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $50,582 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in King William County?

The estimated cost of living in King William County, VA is approximately $3,841 per month for a single person, $5,342 for a couple, $7,959 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in King William County?

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

Is King William County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in King William County, VA would need approximately $3,841 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $85,212 per year ($7,101 per month). King William County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in King William County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in King William County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in King William County?

The average home value in King William County, VA is $276,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,733, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does King William County compare to other areas?

You can compare King William County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. King William County 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