Altavista, VA vs Cana, VA

Altavista is moderately more affordable than Cana, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Altavista scores 69 compared to 77 for Cana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altavista is $878/month compared to $1,074/month in Cana — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Altavista has cheaper rent, Cana actually has lower median home values ($114,400 vs $135,000).

Median household income in Altavista is $45,962 compared to $61,985 in Cana (-25.8%). While Cana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altavista spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Cana.