Gloucester Point, VA vs Staunton, VA

Staunton is moderately more affordable than Gloucester Point, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Gloucester Point scores 90 compared to 82 for Staunton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gloucester Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gloucester Point is $1,053/month compared to $993/month in Staunton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Staunton is more affordable at $239,300 median vs $286,500.

Median household income in Gloucester Point is $71,589 compared to $62,586 in Staunton (+14.4%). While Gloucester Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gloucester Point spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Staunton.