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Cost of Living in Laurel Park, VA

Population: 843 | Virginia

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Laurel Park is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
46
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Laurel Park, VA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Laurel Park, VA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 21% below the Virginia state average of 104. Laurel Park is a small community of 843 residents.

The median household income in Laurel Park is $38,621, which is 49% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Roanoke, VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$38,621
vs US Median ($75,149)
-49%

Housing

Median Home Value
$139,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,063/mo

Everyday Prices in Laurel Park

BLS Average Prices for the Roanoke, VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.98
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.91
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.02
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

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