Harrisonburg, VA vs Meadowbrook, VA

Harrisonburg is moderately more affordable than Meadowbrook, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Harrisonburg scores 90 compared to 100 for Meadowbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meadowbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrisonburg is $1,120/month compared to $1,461/month in Meadowbrook — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harrisonburg has cheaper rent, Meadowbrook actually has lower median home values ($262,600 vs $278,200).

Median household income in Harrisonburg is $59,752 compared to $79,750 in Meadowbrook (-25.1%). While Meadowbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrisonburg spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Meadowbrook.