Meadowbrook, VA vs Sandston, VA

Sandston is moderately more affordable than Meadowbrook, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Meadowbrook scores 100 compared to 87 for Sandston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meadowbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meadowbrook is $1,461/month compared to $1,199/month in Sandston — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sandston is more affordable at $201,800 median vs $262,600.

Median household income in Meadowbrook is $79,750 compared to $57,708 in Sandston (+38.2%). While Meadowbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meadowbrook spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Sandston.