Chantilly, VA vs Leesburg, VA

Leesburg is moderately more affordable than Chantilly, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Chantilly scores 159 compared to 149 for Leesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chantilly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chantilly is $2,260/month compared to $1,980/month in Leesburg — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leesburg is more affordable at $617,700 median vs $633,900.

Median household income in Chantilly is $143,786 compared to $140,668 in Leesburg (+2.2%). Chantilly does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chantilly spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Leesburg.