salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 74.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 189 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vienna?
Share of households by yearly income. 71.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vienna
| Size | Vienna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,832 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,318 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,389 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vienna 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 Vienna, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vienna
Life in Vienna
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vienna?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,499 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,008,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $100,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vienna, VA?
Renting in Vienna costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Vienna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vienna cheap or expensive?
Vienna is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $233,984. It ranks 189th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vienna?
The median homeowner in Vienna pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Vienna 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 Vienna?
The median home value in Vienna is $1,008,800, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,412 people live in Vienna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.