Fishersville, VA vs Staunton, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Staunton is 22.9% cheaper than Fishersville. With a cost index of 82 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Staunton to Fishersville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fishersville is $1,389/month compared to $993/month in Staunton — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Staunton is more affordable at $239,300 median vs $322,700.

Median household income in Fishersville is $81,190 compared to $62,586 in Staunton (+29.7%). While Fishersville 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 19% in Staunton.