Haymarket, VA vs Pantops, VA

Pantops is moderately more affordable than Haymarket, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Haymarket scores 152 compared to 137 for Pantops, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haymarket can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haymarket is $2,221/month compared to $2,017/month in Pantops — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pantops is more affordable at $497,000 median vs $563,600.

Median household income in Haymarket is $174,306 compared to $114,107 in Pantops (+52.8%). While Haymarket is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haymarket spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Pantops.