Colonial Beach, VA vs Kilmarnock, VA

Kilmarnock is moderately more affordable than Colonial Beach, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Colonial Beach scores 78 compared to 74 for Kilmarnock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colonial Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colonial Beach is $763/month compared to $582/month in Kilmarnock — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kilmarnock has cheaper rent, Colonial Beach actually has lower median home values ($242,800 vs $257,700).

Median household income in Colonial Beach is $52,119 compared to $31,696 in Kilmarnock (+64.4%). While Colonial Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colonial Beach spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Kilmarnock.