Chantilly, VA vs Purcellville, VA

Purcellville is moderately more affordable than Chantilly, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Chantilly scores 159 compared to 150 for Purcellville, 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 $2,086/month in Purcellville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Purcellville is more affordable at $594,000 median vs $633,900.

Median household income in Chantilly is $143,786 compared to $162,981 in Purcellville (-11.8%). Purcellville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chantilly spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Purcellville.