Fredericksburg, VA vs Tuckahoe, VA

Tuckahoe is moderately more affordable than Fredericksburg, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Fredericksburg scores 122 compared to 116 for Tuckahoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fredericksburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredericksburg is $1,521/month compared to $1,479/month in Tuckahoe — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tuckahoe is more affordable at $442,200 median vs $461,500.

Median household income in Fredericksburg is $85,368 compared to $96,188 in Tuckahoe (-11.2%). Tuckahoe offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredericksburg spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Tuckahoe.