Boydton, VA vs Motley, VA

Motley is moderately more affordable than Boydton, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Boydton scores 77 compared to 70 for Motley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boydton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boydton is $970/month compared to $822/month in Motley — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Motley is more affordable at $120,700 median vs $156,300.

Median household income in Boydton is $55,000 compared to $45,833 in Motley (+20%). While Boydton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boydton spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Motley.