Cost of Living in Montgomery County, VA

Modeled annual cost: $47,617.

Median family income: $104,860.

Affordability Snapshot

VA County Median

$48,616

State Rank

74thMost expensive counties in VA out of 133See Virginia county rankings

Median Income

$104,860

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Montgomery County, VA.

$12,222 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,617

Per year

  • Transport:$12,222
  • Housing:$11,474
  • Taxes:$9,577
  • Other Costs:$4,970
  • Healthcare:$4,839
  • Food:$4,535
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Virginia

1Danville city, VA
$36,221
2Norton city, VA
$37,782
3Emporia city, VA
$39,854
4Martinsville city, VA
$40,151
5Smyth County, VA
$40,184

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