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Is Quantico Base, VA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 38 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,45540% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,537about $6,545/month · 10% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Commutes are short, about 11.5 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,200 a year. That is $47 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 136 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Quantico Base
$2,455
$1,822
$1,057
$1,253
$1,291

How much do households earn in Quantico Base?

Under $25k
9.7%
$25k–50k
29.1%
$50k–100k
38.5%
$100k–150k
11.1%
$150k+
13.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Quantico Base

SizeQuantico BaseU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,221$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,647$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,929$2,098

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

How expensive is Quantico Base 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 Quantico Base, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Quantico Base

⚡ Electric bill$85a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Quantico Base

Commute to work11.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home0%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Quantico Base, VA?

Renting in Quantico Base costs a median of about $2,455 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Quantico Base?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,200 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Quantico Base cheap or expensive?

Quantico Base is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.5% of the typical household income of $78,537. It ranks 136th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

Is Quantico Base 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.

5,840 people live in Quantico Base. Numbers are typical (middle) values.