Cost of Living

Although Waynesboro is in close proximity to major east coast locations, its cost of living and cost of doing business are less than the national average.

Manufacturing

Metro Area

Cost of Living*

Avg Lease Rate**

Avg Weekly Wage***

US Average

100

$6.12

$1,269

New York City

187.2

$19.98

$1,377

Boston

162.4

$8.07

$1,760

Atlanta

107.5

$4.00

$1,185

Richmond

95.1

$4.33

$1,355

Waynesboro

86.6

$3.91

$1,123

Sources:
*Sperling’s Best Places
**JLL Trends and Insights Industrial Reports and Local Information
***Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages 2Q 2020, Manufacturing

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