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Is Pulaski, VA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,15134% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,376about $4,448/month · 39% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$160,50052% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,040 a year. That is $22 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 25 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pulaski
$1,151
Fair Lakes
$2,664
Smithfield
$1,040
Dunn Loring
$3,500+
Purcellville
$2,537
Fort Lee
$2,217
University of Virginia
$1,489

How much do households earn in Pulaski?

Under $25k
23.2%
$25k–50k
24.2%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
7.0%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pulaski

SizePulaskiU.S. average
1 bedroom$648$1,324
2 bedrooms$703$1,509
3 bedrooms$899$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,101$2,098

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

How expensive is Pulaski 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 Pulaski, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Pulaski

🏛️ Property tax$1,094a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pulaski

Commute to work22.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pulaski?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $37 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,151
Owning
$1,114

Owning assumes a typical $160,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pulaski, VA?

Renting in Pulaski costs a median of about $1,151 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,040 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pulaski cheap or expensive?

Pulaski is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $53,376. It ranks 25th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pulaski?

The median homeowner in Pulaski pays $1,094 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Pulaski 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 Pulaski?

The median home value in Pulaski is $160,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

8,893 people live in Pulaski. Numbers are typical (middle) values.