Castlewood, VA vs Shenandoah, VA

Castlewood is moderately more affordable than Shenandoah, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Castlewood scores 71 compared to 80 for Shenandoah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shenandoah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castlewood is $740/month compared to $1,036/month in Shenandoah — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Castlewood is more affordable at $163,300 median vs $187,300.

Median household income in Castlewood is $58,958 compared to $68,594 in Shenandoah (-14%). While Shenandoah is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castlewood spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Shenandoah.