Motley, VA vs New Market, VA

Motley is moderately more affordable than New Market, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Motley scores 70 compared to 76 for New Market, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Market can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Motley is $822/month compared to $745/month in New Market — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Market has cheaper rent, Motley actually has lower median home values ($120,700 vs $247,400).

Median household income in Motley is $45,833 compared to $47,967 in New Market (-4.4%). The higher salaries in New Market partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Motley spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in New Market.