Chilhowie, VA vs Pound, VA

Pound is moderately more affordable than Chilhowie, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Chilhowie scores 67 compared to 62 for Pound, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chilhowie 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 $619/month in Pound — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pound is more affordable at $97,300 median vs $158,600.

Median household income in Chilhowie is $53,250 compared to $28,277 in Pound (+88.3%). While Chilhowie 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, less than the 26.3% in Pound.