Cherry Hill, VA vs Fort Belvoir, VA

Cherry Hill is moderately more affordable than Fort Belvoir, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Cherry Hill scores 133 compared to 156 for Fort Belvoir, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Belvoir can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cherry Hill is $1,853/month compared to $3,212/month in Fort Belvoir — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cherry Hill has cheaper rent, Fort Belvoir actually has lower median home values ($244,400 vs $470,400).

Median household income in Cherry Hill is $119,474 compared to $101,237 in Fort Belvoir (+18%). Cherry Hill offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cherry Hill spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 38.1% in Fort Belvoir. The Cherry Hill ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.