The cost of living varies widely in Virginia: Family budgets for one-parent, one-child and two-parent, two-child families, Pulaski and Arlington metro areas, 2024
| Housing | Food | Transportation | Health care | Other Necessities | Child care | Taxes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-parent, one-child | $10,860 | $5,540 | $16,147 | $7,549 | $5,518 | $7,499 | $8,137 |
| Two-parent, two-child | $10,860 | $10,890 | $18,914 | $15,097 | $7,318 | $15,037 | $10,493 |
| One-parent, one-child | $24,540 | $7,296 | $15,197 | $7,145 | $10,711 | $17,691 | $18,370 |
| Two-parent, two-child | $24,540 | $14,342 | $17,482 | $14,290 | $13,082 | $32,436 | $23,626 |
Note: "Pulaski" refers to Pulaski County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area and "Arlington" refers to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area.
Source: Authors' analysis of EPI Family Budget Calculator data.