Chincoteague, VA vs Fishersville, VA

Chincoteague is moderately more affordable than Fishersville, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Chincoteague scores 95 compared to 101 for Fishersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fishersville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chincoteague is $1,102/month compared to $1,389/month in Fishersville — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chincoteague has cheaper rent, Fishersville actually has lower median home values ($322,700 vs $329,200).

Median household income in Chincoteague is $62,292 compared to $81,190 in Fishersville (-23.3%). While Fishersville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chincoteague spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Fishersville.