Glade Spring, VA vs Parksley, VA

Glade Spring is moderately more affordable than Parksley, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Glade Spring scores 67 compared to 78 for Parksley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parksley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glade Spring is $758/month compared to $988/month in Parksley — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glade Spring has cheaper rent, Parksley actually has lower median home values ($160,400 vs $170,700).

Median household income in Glade Spring is $76,736 compared to $81,250 in Parksley (-5.6%). Parksley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Glade Spring spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Parksley.