Leesburg, VA vs Lorton, VA

Leesburg is moderately more affordable than Lorton, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Leesburg scores 149 compared to 163 for Lorton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lorton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leesburg is $1,980/month compared to $2,537/month in Lorton — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Leesburg has cheaper rent, Lorton actually has lower median home values ($583,900 vs $617,700).

Median household income in Leesburg is $140,668 compared to $136,719 in Lorton (+2.9%). Leesburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Leesburg spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Lorton.