Hayfield, VA vs Newington Forest, VA

Newington Forest is moderately more affordable than Hayfield, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Hayfield scores 191 compared to 167 for Newington Forest, 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 $2,649/month in Newington Forest — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newington Forest is more affordable at $586,400 median vs $653,700.

Median household income in Hayfield is $192,813 compared to $147,650 in Newington Forest (+30.6%). While Hayfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayfield spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Newington Forest.