Leesburg, VA vs Oakton, VA

Leesburg is moderately more affordable than Oakton, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Leesburg scores 149 compared to 173 for Oakton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakton 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 $2,333/month in Oakton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leesburg is more affordable at $617,700 median vs $776,700.

Median household income in Leesburg is $140,668 compared to $163,662 in Oakton (-14%). While Oakton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Leesburg spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Oakton.