Lebanon, VA vs St. Paul, VA

St. Paul is moderately more affordable than Lebanon, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Lebanon scores 68 compared to 64 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lebanon is $643/month compared to $468/month in St. Paul — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Lebanon actually has lower median home values ($161,900 vs $178,800).

Median household income in Lebanon is $57,578 compared to $29,554 in St. Paul (+94.8%). While Lebanon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lebanon spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in St. Paul.