Cost of living in the Staunton Metro Area
3 counties across VA. Population: 126,052.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Staunton Metro Area
Average rent across the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Staunton Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Staunton Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Staunton Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Staunton Metro Area
The Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area includes 3 counties. Sorted by population.
- Augusta County VA$3,260/moPop77,713 Rent$1,114/mo Income$79,972/yrAugusta County VA 77,713 $1,114/mo $79,972/yr $3,260/mo
- Staunton city VA$3,185/moPop25,765 Rent$1,114/mo Income$62,586/yrStaunton city VA 25,765 $1,114/mo $62,586/yr $3,185/mo
- Waynesboro city VA$3,185/moPop22,574 Rent$1,114/mo Income$56,364/yrWaynesboro city VA 22,574 $1,114/mo $56,364/yr $3,185/mo
Compare counties in the Staunton Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Staunton Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Staunton Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area is approximately $3,231 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Staunton Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area is $1,114 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Staunton Metro Area?
Staunton city, VA is the most affordable county in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area at approximately $3,185 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Staunton Metro Area?
Augusta County, VA is the most expensive county in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area at approximately $3,260 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Staunton Metro Area?
The Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area covers 3 counties. The five largest by population are Augusta County, Staunton city, Waynesboro city.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.