salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,280 a year. That is $42 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 112 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Woodbridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Woodbridge
| Size | Woodbridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,843 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,950 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,209 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,395 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,335 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Woodbridge
Life in Woodbridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodbridge?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $749 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $422,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Woodbridge, VA?
Renting in Woodbridge costs a median of about $2,182 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Woodbridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,280 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodbridge cheap or expensive?
Woodbridge is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $112,963. It ranks 112th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Woodbridge?
The median homeowner in Woodbridge pays $3,999 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge?
The median home value in Woodbridge is $422,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
43,945 people live in Woodbridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.