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Cost of living in Poquoson city, VA

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,867/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,556 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,483 38%
Federal tax $731 19%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $355 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $241 6%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Poquoson city

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 Poquoson city

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$120,919
per year
Individual earnings
$54,715
per year
Per capita
$49,935
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Poquoson city

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$403,000
Annual property tax
$3,640

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Poquoson 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 Poquoson city

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.8%

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 Poquoson 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 Poquoson city

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.9 min
Drive alone
82.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
11.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Poquoson city

What it costs to live in Poquoson city each month.

Single person
$3,867
per month
  • Rent $1,483
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $731
  • State tax $241
Couple
$6,082
per month
  • Rent $1,696
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,649
  • State tax $558
Family
$8,909
per month
  • Rent $2,361
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,649
  • State tax $558

Frequently asked questions about Poquoson city

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Poquoson city?

In Poquoson city, 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 Poquoson city?

In Poquoson city, VA, the average household income is $120,919 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $54,715 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Poquoson city?

The estimated cost of living in Poquoson city, VA is approximately $3,867 per month for a single person, $6,082 for a couple, $8,909 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Poquoson city?

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

Is Poquoson city an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Poquoson city, VA would need approximately $3,867 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $120,919 per year ($10,077 per month). Poquoson city is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Poquoson city?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Poquoson city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Poquoson city?

The average home value in Poquoson city, VA is $403,000, with average annual property taxes of $3,640, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Poquoson city compare to other areas?

You can compare Poquoson city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Poquoson city 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