Cascades, VA vs Union Mill, VA

Cascades is moderately more affordable than Union Mill, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Cascades scores 166 compared to 194 for Union Mill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union Mill 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 $2,581/month in Union Mill — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascades is more affordable at $617,100 median vs $942,400.

Median household income in Cascades is $166,023 compared to $245,265 in Union Mill (-32.3%). While Union Mill 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, more than the 12.6% in Union Mill.