Montross, VA vs Rustburg, VA

Rustburg is moderately more affordable than Montross, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Montross scores 79 compared to 72 for Rustburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montross can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montross is $810/month compared to $679/month in Rustburg — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rustburg is more affordable at $238,900 median vs $241,700.

Median household income in Montross is $71,500 compared to $70,771 in Rustburg (+1%). Montross does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Montross spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Rustburg.