Bedford, VA vs Chilhowie, VA

Chilhowie is moderately more affordable than Bedford, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 74 compared to 67 for Chilhowie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bedford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $876/month compared to $799/month in Chilhowie — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chilhowie is more affordable at $158,600 median vs $192,600.

Median household income in Bedford is $47,697 compared to $53,250 in Chilhowie (-10.4%). Chilhowie offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Chilhowie.