Bensley, VA vs Radford, VA

Radford is moderately more affordable than Bensley, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Bensley scores 87 compared to 78 for Radford, 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 $966/month in Radford — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Radford has cheaper rent, Bensley actually has lower median home values ($199,100 vs $211,700).

Median household income in Bensley is $49,695 compared to $52,791 in Radford (-5.9%). Radford offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensley spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Radford.