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Is Difficult Run, VA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,22684% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$250,000+about $20,833/month · 187% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$1,111,400234% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way. Most homes (97.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 85.5% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $129,040 a year. That is $62 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 176 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Difficult Run
$3,226
George Mason
$1,914
Rockwood
$2,385
Yorkshire
$3,500+
Belmont
$2,811
Warrenton
$1,492
Countryside
$2,426

How much do households earn in Difficult Run?

Under $25k
1.3%
$25k–50k
2.4%
$50k–100k
7.6%
$100k–150k
16.4%
$150k+
73.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 89.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Difficult Run 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 Difficult Run, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Difficult Run

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 0.90% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$199a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Difficult Run

Commute to work30.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree85.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home97.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Difficult Run?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,486 a month less.

Renting
$3,226
Owning
$7,712

Owning assumes a typical $1,111,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $111,140 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Difficult Run, VA?

Renting in Difficult Run costs a median of about $3,226 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Difficult Run?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $129,040 a year, or $62 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Difficult Run cheap or expensive?

Difficult Run is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.5% of the typical household income of $250,000+. It ranks 176th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Difficult Run?

The median homeowner in Difficult Run pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.

Is Difficult Run 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 Difficult Run?

The median home value in Difficult Run is $1,111,400, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

9,938 people live in Difficult Run. Numbers are typical (middle) values.