Bealeton, VA vs Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg is moderately more affordable than Bealeton, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Bealeton scores 114 compared to 108 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bealeton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bealeton is $1,531/month compared to $1,361/month in Williamsburg — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williamsburg has cheaper rent, Bealeton actually has lower median home values ($361,600 vs $393,200).

Median household income in Bealeton is $103,365 compared to $70,206 in Williamsburg (+47.2%). While Bealeton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bealeton spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Williamsburg.