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Cost of living in Rappahannock County, VA

Part of the Washington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,376/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,409 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,229 36%
Federal tax $602 18%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $355 11%
Transport $250 7%
State tax $203 6%
Energy $202 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Rappahannock County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,183
per month
1 bedroom
$1,229
per month
2 bedroom
$1,361
per month
3 bedroom
$1,640
per month
4 bedroom
$2,285
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Rappahannock County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$98,125
per year
Individual earnings
$46,845
per year
Per capita
$57,136
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Rappahannock County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$490,200
Annual property tax
$2,787

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.6%

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 Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.4 min
Drive alone
69.0%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
19.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Rappahannock County

What it costs to live in Rappahannock County each month.

Single person
$3,376
per month
  • Rent $1,229
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $602
  • State tax $203
Couple
$5,195
per month
  • Rent $1,361
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,276
  • State tax $449
Family
$7,636
per month
  • Rent $1,640
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,276
  • State tax $449

Frequently asked questions about Rappahannock County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Rappahannock County?

In Rappahannock County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,229 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,361 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,640 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Rappahannock County?

In Rappahannock County, VA, the average household income is $98,125 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,845 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Rappahannock County?

The estimated cost of living in Rappahannock County, VA is approximately $3,376 per month for a single person, $5,195 for a couple, $7,636 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Rappahannock County?

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

Is Rappahannock County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Rappahannock County, VA would need approximately $3,376 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $98,125 per year ($8,177 per month). Rappahannock County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Rappahannock County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rappahannock County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Rappahannock County?

The average home value in Rappahannock County, VA is $490,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,787, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Rappahannock County compare to other areas?

You can compare Rappahannock County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Rappahannock County is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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