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Cost of Living in Riner, VA

Population: 1,037 | Virginia

101
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Riner is 1% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
116
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 101, Riner, VA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 4% below the Virginia state average of 104. Riner is a small community of 1,037 residents.

The median household income in Riner is $87,230, which is 16% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Riner. The area sees an average annual temperature of 58.1°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 40°F. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches spread over roughly 121 days.

Everyday prices in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 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
$87,230
vs US Median ($75,149)
+16%

Housing

Median Home Value
$353,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,259/mo

Everyday Prices in Riner

BLS Average Prices for the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 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
-12% vs US

Climate in Riner

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

58.1°F
Avg Temperature
42.8"
Rainfall / Year
121d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 47 51 59 70 77 84 88 87 80 70 59 50
Avg °F 38 41 48 58 66 74 78 76 70 59 48 41
Low °F 29 31 38 46 55 63 67 66 59 48 38 32
Rain" 3.2 2.9 3.5 3.5 4.3 4.7 4.3 3.4 4.1 3.0 3.0 3.1

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