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Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Cost of living in Staunton city, VA

Part of the Staunton Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,185/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,765 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,114 35%
Federal tax $489 15%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $355 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $202 6%
State tax $170 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Staunton city

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,107
per month
1 bedroom
$1,114
per month
2 bedroom
$1,282
per month
3 bedroom
$1,796
per month
4 bedroom
$2,092
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Staunton city

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,586
per year
Individual earnings
$39,933
per year
Per capita
$35,941
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Staunton city

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$239,300
Annual property tax
$1,696

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Staunton 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 Staunton city

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.2%

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 Staunton 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 Staunton city

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.0 min
Drive alone
77.7%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
6.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Staunton city

What it costs to live in Staunton city each month.

Single person
$3,185
per month
  • Rent $1,114
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $489
  • State tax $170
Couple
$4,433
per month
  • Rent $1,282
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $694
  • State tax $278
Family
$7,109
per month
  • Rent $1,796
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $694
  • State tax $278

Frequently asked questions about Staunton city

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Staunton city?

In Staunton city, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,114 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,282 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,796 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Staunton city?

In Staunton city, VA, the average household income is $62,586 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,933 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Staunton city?

The estimated cost of living in Staunton city, VA is approximately $3,185 per month for a single person, $4,433 for a couple, $7,109 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Staunton city?

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

Is Staunton city an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Staunton city, VA would need approximately $3,185 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,586 per year ($5,216 per month). Staunton city has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Staunton city?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Staunton city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Staunton city?

The average home value in Staunton city, VA is $239,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,696, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Staunton city compare to other areas?

You can compare Staunton city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Staunton city is in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, 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