Belle Haven, VA vs Sudley, VA

Sudley is moderately more affordable than Belle Haven, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Belle Haven scores 140 compared to 132 for Sudley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belle Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Haven is $1,792/month compared to $1,974/month in Sudley — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belle Haven has cheaper rent, Sudley actually has lower median home values ($417,100 vs $572,200).

Median household income in Belle Haven is $137,878 compared to $92,101 in Sudley (+49.7%). While Belle Haven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Haven spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Sudley.