Bensley, VA vs Prince George, VA

Bensley is moderately more affordable than Prince George, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Bensley scores 87 compared to 102 for Prince George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Prince George 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 $1,529/month in Prince George — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bensley is more affordable at $199,100 median vs $254,300.

Median household income in Bensley is $49,695 compared to $71,831 in Prince George (-30.8%). While Prince George is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensley spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.5% in Prince George.