Hayfield, VA vs Lansdowne, VA

Lansdowne is moderately more affordable than Hayfield, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Hayfield scores 191 compared to 168 for Lansdowne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayfield is $3,277/month compared to $2,229/month in Lansdowne — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lansdowne has cheaper rent, Hayfield actually has lower median home values ($653,700 vs $753,600).

Median household income in Hayfield is $192,813 compared to $180,379 in Lansdowne (+6.9%). Hayfield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayfield spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Lansdowne.