Belle Haven, VA vs New Market, VA

New Market is moderately more affordable than Belle Haven, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Belle Haven scores 81 compared to 76 for New Market, 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 $1,046/month compared to $745/month in New Market — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Market has cheaper rent, Belle Haven actually has lower median home values ($176,700 vs $247,400).

Median household income in Belle Haven is $53,929 compared to $47,967 in New Market (+12.4%). 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 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in New Market.