Glenvar, VA vs Stephens City, VA

Glenvar is moderately more affordable than Stephens City, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Glenvar scores 86 compared to 93 for Stephens City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stephens City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenvar is $1,059/month compared to $1,200/month in Stephens City — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenvar is more affordable at $264,400 median vs $287,600.

Median household income in Glenvar is $46,125 compared to $94,250 in Stephens City (-51.1%). While Stephens City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenvar spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Stephens City.