Question 1

What is the cost of living in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA?

Accepted Answer

Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 91.13, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 8.9% less than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,261/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, the average median wage is $85,861. The single highest-paying occupation here is Physicians, All Other at $239,680/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Staunton-Stuarts Draft?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA are: 1) Physicians, All Other at $239,680; 2) Chief Executives at $225,760; 3) Computer and Information Systems Managers at $160,610; 4) Dentists, General at $158,820; 5) Sales Managers at $146,080. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Staunton-Stuarts Draft?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA is $1,261/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Staunton-Stuarts Draft data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
61	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	Repair & Maintenance	$66K	$31.63/hr
62	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	Production & Manufacturing	$66K	$31.63/hr
63	Human Resources Specialists	Business & Finance	$66K	$31.51/hr
64	Postal Service Clerks	Office & Admin	$65K	$31.43/hr
65	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	Education	$65K	N/A
66	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	Healthcare	$65K	$31.1/hr
67	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Education	$65K	N/A
68	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	Production & Manufacturing	$64K	$30.99/hr
69	Instructional Coordinators	Education	$64K	$30.94/hr
70	Food Service Managers	Management	$64K	$30.88/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Highest paying careers in Staunton-Stuarts Draft

Affordability snapshot: Staunton-Stuarts Draft