Blackstone, VA vs Gretna, VA

Gretna is moderately more affordable than Blackstone, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Blackstone scores 83 compared to 72 for Gretna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blackstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackstone is $1,092/month compared to $850/month in Gretna — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gretna is more affordable at $140,900 median vs $185,600.

Median household income in Blackstone is $58,479 compared to $36,023 in Gretna (+62.3%). While Blackstone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackstone spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Gretna.