Newington Forest, VA vs Union Mill, VA

Newington Forest is moderately more affordable than Union Mill, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Newington Forest scores 167 compared to 194 for Union Mill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union Mill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newington Forest is $2,649/month compared to $2,581/month in Union Mill — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Union Mill has cheaper rent, Newington Forest actually has lower median home values ($586,400 vs $942,400).

Median household income in Newington Forest is $147,650 compared to $245,265 in Union Mill (-39.8%). While Union Mill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newington Forest spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Union Mill.