Bedford, VA vs Matoaca, VA

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Matoaca, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 74 compared to 81 for Matoaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Matoaca 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 $995/month in Matoaca — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $192,600 median vs $205,100.

Median household income in Bedford is $47,697 compared to $57,445 in Matoaca (-17%). While Matoaca is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Matoaca.