Fieldale, VA vs Glade Spring, VA

Fieldale is moderately more affordable than Glade Spring, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Fieldale scores 61 compared to 67 for Glade Spring, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glade Spring can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fieldale is $782/month compared to $758/month in Glade Spring — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glade Spring has cheaper rent, Fieldale actually has lower median home values ($65,000 vs $170,700).

Median household income in Fieldale is $43,450 compared to $76,736 in Glade Spring (-43.4%). While Glade Spring is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fieldale spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Glade Spring.