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Cost of living in Mathews County, VA

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,595/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,517 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,483 41%
Federal tax $521 14%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $355 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $202 6%
State tax $179 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Mathews County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,475
per month
1 bedroom
$1,483
per month
2 bedroom
$1,696
per month
3 bedroom
$2,361
per month
4 bedroom
$2,809
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mathews County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$75,487
per year
Individual earnings
$41,908
per year
Per capita
$45,767
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mathews County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$348,800
Annual property tax
$1,475

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mathews 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 Mathews County

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 Mathews 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 Mathews County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.2 min
Drive alone
74.9%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
15.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mathews County

What it costs to live in Mathews County each month.

Single person
$3,595
per month
  • Rent $1,483
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $521
  • State tax $179
Couple
$5,120
per month
  • Rent $1,696
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $905
  • State tax $340
Family
$7,947
per month
  • Rent $2,361
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $905
  • State tax $340

Frequently asked questions about Mathews County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mathews County?

In Mathews County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,483 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,696 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,361 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mathews County?

In Mathews County, VA, the average household income is $75,487 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,908 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mathews County?

The estimated cost of living in Mathews County, VA is approximately $3,595 per month for a single person, $5,120 for a couple, $7,947 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mathews County?

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

Is Mathews County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mathews County, VA would need approximately $3,595 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $75,487 per year ($6,291 per month). Mathews County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mathews County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mathews County, 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 Mathews County?

The average home value in Mathews County, VA is $348,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,475, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mathews County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mathews County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mathews County is in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC 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