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Cost of Living in Amherst, VA

74.3
Very Affordable · National average is 100

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$59,306
Median Income
$685/mo
Median Rent
$191,000
Median Home
2,299
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
82.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
69.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
72.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
68.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
72.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$534
est.
$603
est.
$685$877
est.
$1,000
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Lexington, VA
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Waynesboro, VA
Affordable
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