Bedford, VA vs Warsaw, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bedford is 17.7% cheaper than Warsaw. With a cost index of 74 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bedford to Warsaw should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $876/month compared to $1,104/month in Warsaw — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $192,600 median vs $262,500.

Median household income in Bedford is $47,697 compared to $83,594 in Warsaw (-42.9%). While Warsaw 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 15.8% in Warsaw.