Chilhowie, VA vs Jarratt, VA

Chilhowie is moderately more affordable than Jarratt, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Chilhowie scores 67 compared to 75 for Jarratt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jarratt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chilhowie is $799/month compared to $921/month in Jarratt — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chilhowie has cheaper rent, Jarratt actually has lower median home values ($157,200 vs $158,600).

Median household income in Chilhowie is $53,250 compared to $80,833 in Jarratt (-34.1%). While Jarratt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chilhowie spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Jarratt.