Cost of Living in Sandston, VA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.9
100 = national avg
+0.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,386
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,913
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing116.5
Food94.1
Transportation88.2
Healthcare95.3
Utilities99.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,507
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,655
per month
The overall cost of living index in Sandston is 100.9, which is 0.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 116.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,386 per year to cover basic expenses.