Fredericksburg, VA vs Newington, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fredericksburg is 25.9% cheaper than Newington. With a cost index of 122 vs 165, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fredericksburg to Newington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredericksburg is $1,521/month compared to $2,662/month in Newington — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fredericksburg is more affordable at $461,500 median vs $560,900.

Median household income in Fredericksburg is $85,368 compared to $146,681 in Newington (-41.8%). While Newington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredericksburg spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Newington.