Cost of Living in Buena Vista, VA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
92.6
100 = national avg
-7.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,746
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,308
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing100.2
Food91.6
Transportation83.2
Healthcare93.3
Utilities95.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$917
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,005
per month
The overall cost of living index in Buena Vista is 92.6, which is 7.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 100.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,746 per year to cover basic expenses.