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Cost of living in Pulaski County, VA

Part of the Blacksburg Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,925/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,771 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $827 28%
Federal tax $510 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $355 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $202 7%
State tax $176 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pulaski County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$726
per month
1 bedroom
$827
per month
2 bedroom
$916
per month
3 bedroom
$1,250
per month
4 bedroom
$1,538
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pulaski County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,767
per year
Individual earnings
$41,268
per year
Per capita
$35,650
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pulaski County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$182,500
Annual property tax
$1,176

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.8%

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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.3 min
Drive alone
83.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pulaski County

What it costs to live in Pulaski County each month.

Single person
$2,925
per month
  • Rent $827
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $176
Couple
$4,029
per month
  • Rent $916
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $664
  • State tax $270
Family
$6,525
per month
  • Rent $1,250
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $664
  • State tax $270

Frequently asked questions about Pulaski County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pulaski County?

In Pulaski County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $827 per month, a two-bedroom averages $916 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,250 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pulaski County?

In Pulaski County, VA, the average household income is $60,767 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,268 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pulaski County?

The estimated cost of living in Pulaski County, VA is approximately $2,925 per month for a single person, $4,029 for a couple, $6,525 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pulaski County?

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

Is Pulaski County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pulaski County, VA would need approximately $2,925 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,767 per year ($5,064 per month). Pulaski County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pulaski County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pulaski County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pulaski County?

The average home value in Pulaski County, VA is $182,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,176, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pulaski County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pulaski County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pulaski County is in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 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