Farmville, VA vs Waynesboro, VA

Farmville, VA and Waynesboro, VA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.3% difference in their overall index. Farmville scores 80 while Waynesboro scores 81 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmville is $865/month compared to $972/month in Waynesboro — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmville is more affordable at $223,700 median vs $236,600.

Median household income in Farmville is $40,282 compared to $56,364 in Waynesboro (-28.5%). While Waynesboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmville spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Waynesboro.