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Cost of living in Prince George County, VA

Part of the Richmond Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,558/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 42,873 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,545 43%
Federal tax $498 14%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $355 10%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $202 6%
State tax $173 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Prince George 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 Prince George County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$88,225
per year
Individual earnings
$40,533
per year
Per capita
$33,937
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Prince George County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$268,300
Annual property tax
$2,098

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Prince 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 Prince George County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

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 Prince 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 Prince George County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.8 min
Drive alone
68.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
10.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Prince George County

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

Single person
$3,558
per month
  • Rent $1,545
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $498
  • State tax $173
Couple
$5,335
per month
  • Rent $1,711
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,114
  • State tax $401
Family
$7,952
per month
  • Rent $2,166
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,114
  • State tax $401

Frequently asked questions about Prince George County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Prince George County?

In Prince George 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 Prince George County?

In Prince George County, VA, the average household income is $88,225 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,533 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Prince George County?

The estimated cost of living in Prince George County, VA is approximately $3,558 per month for a single person, $5,335 for a couple, $7,952 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Prince George County?

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

Is Prince George County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Prince George County, VA would need approximately $3,558 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $88,225 per year ($7,352 per month). Prince George County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Prince George County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Prince George County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Prince George County?

The average home value in Prince George County, VA is $268,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,098, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Prince George County compare to other areas?

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