Loch Lomond, VA vs Mount Vernon, VA

Loch Lomond is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Loch Lomond scores 140 compared to 152 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Loch Lomond is $2,234/month compared to $1,643/month in Mount Vernon — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Vernon has cheaper rent, Loch Lomond actually has lower median home values ($412,900 vs $779,800).

Median household income in Loch Lomond is $109,873 compared to $156,875 in Mount Vernon (-30%). While Mount Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Loch Lomond spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Mount Vernon.