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Cost of Living in Scotland, VA

Population: 91 | Virginia

99
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Scotland is 1% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
98
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 99, Scotland, VA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Virginia state average of 104. Scotland is a small community of 91 residents.

The median household income in Scotland is $43,942, which is 42% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Scotland. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.5°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches spread over roughly 129 days.

Everyday prices in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (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
$43,942
vs US Median ($75,149)
-42%

Housing

Everyday Prices in Scotland

BLS Average Prices for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (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 Scotland

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

59.5°F
Avg Temperature
45.1"
Rainfall / Year
129d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 49 53 59 70 77 85 88 87 81 71 61 53
Avg °F 40 42 49 58 67 75 79 77 72 61 51 43
Low °F 31 32 38 47 56 65 70 68 63 51 40 34
Rain" 3.1 2.6 3.4 3.1 3.7 4.1 4.7 5.4 5.0 4.2 3.0 3.2

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