salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (75.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,600 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 88 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Meadowbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Meadowbrook
| Size | Meadowbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,196 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,547 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,099 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,706 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Meadowbrook
Life in Meadowbrook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Meadowbrook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $156 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $298,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Meadowbrook, VA?
Renting in Meadowbrook costs a median of about $1,915 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Meadowbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,600 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Meadowbrook cheap or expensive?
Meadowbrook is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $92,809. It ranks 88th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Meadowbrook?
The median homeowner in Meadowbrook pays $2,242 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook?
The median home value in Meadowbrook is $298,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
20,749 people live in Meadowbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.