Cascades, VA vs Hayfield, VA

Cascades is moderately more affordable than Hayfield, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Cascades scores 166 compared to 191 for Hayfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascades is $2,552/month compared to $3,277/month in Hayfield — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascades is more affordable at $617,100 median vs $653,700.

Median household income in Cascades is $166,023 compared to $192,813 in Hayfield (-13.9%). While Hayfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascades spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Hayfield.