Luray, VA vs Shawsville, VA

Shawsville is moderately more affordable than Luray, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Luray scores 80 compared to 73 for Shawsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Luray can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Luray is $830/month compared to $1,115/month in Shawsville — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Luray has cheaper rent, Shawsville actually has lower median home values ($84,300 vs $243,500).

Median household income in Luray is $55,802 compared to $70,469 in Shawsville (-20.8%). Shawsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Luray spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Shawsville.