Bensley, VA vs New Market, VA

New Market is moderately more affordable than Bensley, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Bensley scores 87 compared to 76 for New Market, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bensley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bensley is $1,183/month compared to $745/month in New Market — a 59% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Market has cheaper rent, Bensley actually has lower median home values ($199,100 vs $247,400).

Median household income in Bensley is $49,695 compared to $47,967 in New Market (+3.6%). Bensley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensley spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in New Market.