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Is Annandale, VA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,26629% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$125,390about $10,449/month · 44% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$681,300105% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,640 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 117 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Annandale
$2,266
Linton Hall
$3,500+
Danville
$1,075
Manassas
$1,937
Woodbridge
$2,182
Burke
$3,500+
Mechanicsville
$1,950

How much do households earn in Annandale?

Under $25k
10.6%
$25k–50k
14.0%
$50k–100k
26.2%
$100k–150k
19.5%
$150k+
28.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Annandale

SizeAnnandaleU.S. average
Studio$1,789$1,338
1 bedroom$1,758$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,017$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,390$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,738$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Annandale overall?

Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
100
Utilities
92
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Annandale, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Annandale

🏛️ Property tax$6,663a year · 0.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$139a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Annandale

Commute to work27.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree45.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Annandale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,461 a month less.

Renting
$2,266
Owning
$4,727

Owning assumes a typical $681,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Annandale, VA?

Renting in Annandale costs a median of about $2,266 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Annandale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,640 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Annandale cheap or expensive?

Annandale is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $125,390. It ranks 117th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Annandale?

The median homeowner in Annandale pays $6,663 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.

Is Annandale more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Annandale?

The median home value in Annandale is $681,300, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.

41,705 people live in Annandale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.