Gretna, VA vs Montross, VA

Gretna is moderately more affordable than Montross, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Gretna scores 72 compared to 79 for Montross, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montross can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gretna is $850/month compared to $810/month in Montross — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montross has cheaper rent, Gretna actually has lower median home values ($140,900 vs $241,700).

Median household income in Gretna is $36,023 compared to $71,500 in Montross (-49.6%). While Montross is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gretna spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Montross.