Cost of Living in Shenandoah County, VA

Modeled annual cost: $43,876.

Median family income: $80,946.

Affordability Snapshot

VA County Median

$48,616

State Rank

94thMost expensive counties in VA out of 133See Virginia county rankings

Median Income

$80,946

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Shenandoah County, VA.

$13,763 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,876

Per year

  • Transport:$13,763
  • Housing:$8,808
  • Taxes:$8,646
  • Healthcare:$4,661
  • Food:$4,015
  • Other Costs:$3,981
  • Childcare:$0

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

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