Cost of Living in Haymarket, VA

With a cost of living index of 152, Haymarket, VA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 52% more expensive than the national average and 48% above the Virginia state average of 104. Haymarket is a small community of 1,591 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Haymarket's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,221 (68% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $563,600 (85% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Haymarket is $174,306, which is 132% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than 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.