Clarksville, VA vs South Hill, VA

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than South Hill, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 73 compared to 84 for South Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksville is $692/month compared to $1,121/month in South Hill — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarksville has cheaper rent, South Hill actually has lower median home values ($182,100 vs $208,200).

Median household income in Clarksville is $62,969 compared to $58,633 in South Hill (+7.4%). Clarksville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in South Hill.