Kilmarnock, VA vs West Point, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kilmarnock is 22.2% cheaper than West Point. With a cost index of 74 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kilmarnock to West Point should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kilmarnock is $582/month compared to $1,297/month in West Point — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kilmarnock has cheaper rent, West Point actually has lower median home values ($256,600 vs $257,700).

Median household income in Kilmarnock is $31,696 compared to $83,475 in West Point (-62%). While West Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kilmarnock spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in West Point.