Cost of living in Norton city, VA
Population 3,620 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Norton city
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Norton city
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Norton city
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Norton city
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Norton city
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Norton city
State and local tax rates for Virginia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Norton city
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Norton city
What it costs to live in Norton city each month.
- Rent $661
- Energy $202
- Water $55
- Groceries $355
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $414
- State tax $148
- Rent $851
- Energy $242
- Water $65
- Groceries $588
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $323
- State tax $163
- Rent $1,127
- Energy $303
- Water $75
- Groceries $893
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $323
- State tax $163
Frequently asked questions about Norton city
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Norton city?
In Norton city, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $661 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,127 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Norton city?
In Norton city, VA, the average household income is $38,497 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,370 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Norton city?
The estimated cost of living in Norton city, VA is approximately $2,565 per month for a single person, $3,446 for a couple, $5,884 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Norton city?
The combined sales tax rate in Norton city, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.
Is Norton city an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Norton city, VA would need approximately $2,565 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $38,497 per year ($3,208 per month). Norton city has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Norton city?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Norton city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Norton city?
The average home value in Norton city, VA is $100,700, with average annual property taxes of $787, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Norton city compare to other areas?
You can compare Norton city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Norton city is in Virginia.
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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