salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (81.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,920 a year. That is $49 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 149 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chantilly?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chantilly
| Size | Chantilly | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,214 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,344 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,647 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,471 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chantilly overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Chantilly, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chantilly
Life in Chantilly
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chantilly?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,031 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $663,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chantilly, VA?
Renting in Chantilly costs a median of about $2,573 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Chantilly?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,920 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chantilly cheap or expensive?
Chantilly is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $169,458. It ranks 149th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chantilly?
The median homeowner in Chantilly pays $6,580 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Chantilly 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 Chantilly?
The median home value in Chantilly is $663,600, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
24,036 people live in Chantilly. Numbers are typical (middle) values.