Abingdon, VA vs Grottoes, VA

Abingdon is moderately more affordable than Grottoes, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Abingdon scores 72 compared to 80 for Grottoes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grottoes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abingdon is $794/month compared to $847/month in Grottoes — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abingdon is more affordable at $217,700 median vs $267,500.

Median household income in Abingdon is $54,976 compared to $84,508 in Grottoes (-34.9%). While Grottoes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abingdon spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Grottoes.