Centreville, VA vs Oakton, VA

Centreville is moderately more affordable than Oakton, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Centreville scores 153 compared to 173 for Oakton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centreville is $2,238/month compared to $2,333/month in Oakton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centreville is more affordable at $565,900 median vs $776,700.

Median household income in Centreville is $143,704 compared to $163,662 in Oakton (-12.2%). While Oakton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centreville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Oakton.