Cost of Living in Dante, VA

With a cost of living index of 83, Dante, VA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Virginia state average of 104. Dante is a small community of 588 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dante's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,360 (3% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $80,500 (74% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Dante is $31,985, which is 57% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 51% of household income on rent. This is well above the 30% affordability threshold, indicating a significant housing cost burden for many residents. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.