Fishersville, VA vs Lake Wilderness, VA

Fishersville is moderately more affordable than Lake Wilderness, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Fishersville scores 101 compared to 118 for Lake Wilderness, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Wilderness can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fishersville is $1,389/month compared to $1,744/month in Lake Wilderness — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fishersville is more affordable at $322,700 median vs $325,700.

Median household income in Fishersville is $81,190 compared to $115,781 in Lake Wilderness (-29.9%). While Lake Wilderness is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fishersville spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Lake Wilderness.