Hurt, VA vs Stanardsville, VA

Hurt is moderately more affordable than Stanardsville, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Hurt scores 74 compared to 86 for Stanardsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanardsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hurt is $913/month compared to $1,004/month in Stanardsville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hurt is more affordable at $141,700 median vs $258,900.

Median household income in Hurt is $50,263 compared to $63,594 in Stanardsville (-21%). While Stanardsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hurt spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Stanardsville.