Harrisonburg, VA vs Waynesboro, VA

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Harrisonburg, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Harrisonburg scores 90 compared to 81 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harrisonburg 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 $972/month in Waynesboro — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waynesboro is more affordable at $236,600 median vs $278,200.

Median household income in Harrisonburg is $59,752 compared to $56,364 in Waynesboro (+6%). The higher salaries in Harrisonburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrisonburg spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Waynesboro.