Farmville, VA vs Waverly, VA

Waverly is moderately more affordable than Farmville, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Farmville scores 80 compared to 74 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmville is $865/month compared to $947/month in Waverly — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmville has cheaper rent, Waverly actually has lower median home values ($135,300 vs $223,700).

Median household income in Farmville is $40,282 compared to $71,154 in Waverly (-43.4%). Waverly offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmville spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Waverly.