Although Waynesboro is in close proximity to major east coast locations, its cost of living and cost of doing business are less than the national average.
| Manufacturing | |||
| Metro Area | Cost of Living1 | Ave. Lease Rate2 | Average Weekly Wage3 |
| US Average | 100 | $6.12 | $1,269 |
| New York City | 187.2 | $19.98 | $1,377 |
| Boston | 162.4 | $8.07 | $1,760 |
| Atlanta | 107.5 | $4.00 | $1,185 |
| Richmond | 95.1 | $4.33 | $1,355 |
| Waynesboro | 86.6 | $3.91 | $1,123 |
Sources. 1) Sperling’s Best Places 2) JLL Trends and Insights Industrial Reports and Local Information 3) Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages 2Q 2020, Manufacturing