Dillwyn, VA vs Middletown, VA

Dillwyn is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Dillwyn scores 71 compared to 83 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dillwyn is $745/month compared to $853/month in Middletown — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dillwyn is more affordable at $165,000 median vs $288,200.

Median household income in Dillwyn is $56,143 compared to $57,175 in Middletown (-1.8%). Middletown does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dillwyn spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Middletown.