Cost of Living in Fort Belvoir, VA

With a cost of living index of 156, Fort Belvoir, VA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 56% more expensive than the national average and 51% above the Virginia state average of 104. Fort Belvoir is a smaller community of 8,107 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fort Belvoir's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $3,212 (144% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $244,400 (20% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Fort Belvoir is $101,237, which is 35% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 38% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.