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Cost of Living in Oak Level, VA

Population: 568 | Virginia

81
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Oak Level is 19% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
38
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Oak Level, VA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 81, Oak Level, VA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 19% cheaper than the national average and 23% below the Virginia state average of 104. Oak Level is a small community of 568 residents.

The median household income in Oak Level is $27,292, which is 64% 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
$27,292
vs US Median ($75,149)
-64%

Housing

Median Home Value
$116,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$449/mo

Everyday Prices in Oak Level

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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