| | Lorton, VA | Crofton, MD | United States |
| Overall | 149.7 | 114.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.5 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Health | 102.1 | 83.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 188.8 | 145.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $578,200 | $445,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,570.0% | 10,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 132.1 | 108.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 147.6 | 127.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lorton 
4 Reviews
Lorton is a nice commuter neighborhood about 18 miles south of Washington D.C. The community has grown significantly in the past ten years with a mix of townhomes and More
One of the top-3 reasons I chose Lorton was it's proximity to the Virginia Railway Express at Lorton Station. The VRE is slow but determined, and will take you to work More
I love the Northern Virginian area, however it is impossible to be a single female and retire in this More
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Reviews for Crofton 9 Reviews
My husband and I moved to Crofton in 2001 and loved it for years. Recently, there has been an influx of traffic, probably due to the new shopping centers and homes going More
I have a lot of contact with people in Crofton and the word is out on this place. If you like police corruption and sleezy politics, this is the place for you. A 12 More
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