salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,320 a year. That is $35 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 75 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Suffolk?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Suffolk
| Size | Suffolk | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,587 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,671 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,642 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,055 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Suffolk 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 Suffolk, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Suffolk
Life in Suffolk
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Suffolk?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $577 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $347,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Suffolk, VA?
Renting in Suffolk costs a median of about $1,833 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Suffolk?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,320 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Suffolk cheap or expensive?
Suffolk is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $99,940. It ranks 75th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Suffolk?
The median homeowner in Suffolk pays $3,229 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
The median home value in Suffolk is $347,400, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
98,796 people live in Suffolk. Numbers are typical (middle) values.